first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II; grandson of King George V and Queen Mary From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, KStJ, CD (Michael George Charles Franklin; born 4 July 1942) is a member of the British royal family. He is the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. He is the grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. He is the 48th in the line of succession to the British throne, but at the time of his birth was seventh in the line of succession.
Prince Michael | |||||
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![]() Prince Michael of Kent in 2014 | |||||
Born | Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire, England | 4 July 1942||||
Spouse |
Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz
(m. 1978) | ||||
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House | Windsor | ||||
Father | Prince George, Duke of Kent | ||||
Mother | Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark | ||||
Religion | Church of England | ||||
Service/branch | British Army | ||||
Years of service | 1961–1981 | ||||
Rank | Major | ||||
Unit | 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) | ||||
Battles/wars | Cyprus dispute |
His godfather was President Franklin D. Roosevelt.[1]
Title
4 July 1942 His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent
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