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Prince Michael of Kent
British prince (born 1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prince Michael of Kent (Michael George Charles Franklin; born 4 July 1942) is a member of the British royal family who is 52nd in line to the British throne as of June 2024. The younger son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, he is a grandson of George V, nephew of Edward VIII and George VI, and first cousin of Elizabeth II. Michael's mother was also a first cousin of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Elizabeth II, making him both a second cousin and first cousin once removed to Charles III.
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Born | (1942-07-04) 4 July 1942 (age 82) Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire, England | ||||
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House | Windsor | ||||
Father | Prince George, Duke of Kent | ||||
Mother | Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark | ||||
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Service/ | British Army | ||||
Years of active service | 1961–1981 | ||||
Rank | Major (active service) | ||||
Unit | 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) | ||||
Battles/wars | Cyprus dispute | ||||
Prince Michael occasionally represented Elizabeth II at some functions in Commonwealth realms outside the United Kingdom during her reign. Otherwise, he manages his own consultancy business and undertakes various commercial work around the world. He has also presented some television documentaries on the royal families of Europe.