Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent,  (born Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick; 9 October 1935) is a member of the British royal family and first cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. 

Prince Edward was born in No.3 Belgrave Square, London. He was the eldest son of Prince George and Princess Mariana of Greece and Denmark.

He is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II through their  fathers, Prince George, Duke of Kent, and King George VI. He has held the title of Duke of Kent since the death of his father in the airplane crash on 25 August 1942.

Since his mother, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, was a cousin of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Edward is both a second cousin and first cousin once removed to Prince Charles and his siblings.

Prince Edward was married to Katharine Worsley. They have three children: George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews; Lady Helen Taylor and Lord Nicholas Windsor.

 Titles 
 9 October 1935 – 25 August 1942: His Royal Highness  Prince Edward of Kent 
 25 August 1942 – now: His Royal Highness  The Duke of Kent
 In Scotland :  His Royal Highness  The Earl of St Andrews
 In Northern Ireland : Baron Downpatrick

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References

Other websites
The Duke of Kent at the Royal Family website
The United Grand Lodge of England – HRH The Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC (Grand Master)
Time Article on Birth of Prince Edward 

Category:1935 births
Category:Living people
Category:House of Windsor
Category:British princes