Prince Michael of Kent
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.
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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
Notes
- British princes such as Michael do not normally use a surname, but when one is needed, Windsor may be used.
References
- "Invitation to FDR to become Godfather". Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
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