Saturday, August 6, 2011

Card of the Day: H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent

The Duchess of Kent
The last foreign-born Princess to marry into the Royal Family, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark was known for her beauty and compassion. She married Prince George, the Duke of Kent, in 1934 and quickly became an involved member of the Royal Family—with the approval of Queen Mary, her mother-in-law.

Even after the early, tragic death of Prince George, the Duchess of Kent continued to actively pursue her Royal duties. She would often deputize for Queen Mary, and later, for Queen Elizabeth II. She would remain a bright light in the Royal Family until her 1968 death at Kensington Palace.

The Duchess of Kent posing
with a picture of her husband,
Prince George, Duke of Kent.
The Royal Collection
The Duchess of Kent is seen pictured in the ninth card by Godfrey & Phillips Cigarette Company. These cards were produced for the Silver Jubilee of the King and Queen in 1935.





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