Prince Michael of Kent
Prince Michael of Kent, (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.
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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]
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4 July 1942 His Royal Highness Prince Michael George Charles Franklin of Kent
Prince Michael Of Kent Media
Prince Michael, photographed by Allan Warren.
Prince Michael of Kent after his investiture by President Dmitry Medvedev with the Order of Friendship at the Kremlin in 2009. Michael returned the order in 2022.
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References
- ↑ "Invitation to FDR to become Godfather". Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Retrieved 13 October 2015.