The Dead Thread

[Rita_Poon]

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces

The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Rita_Poon]

I recall her being very supportive to Jana Novotna in an early 90's Wimbledon final, I recall it was a rarity at the time to see a trained royal act with such compassion and humanity.

 

[chrismpw]

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces

The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.

www.bbc.co.uk

An interesting woman.

 

[Walken]

I recall her being very supportive to Jana Novotna in an early 90's Wimbledon final, I recall it was a rarity at the time to see a royal act with such compassion and humanity.

Fixed that

 

[IllinoisBlue]

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces

The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.

www.bbc.co.uk

Very sad to hear that. Rest In Peace.

Are there any royals left now from Queen Elizabeth’s generation?

 

[Rita_Poon]

Very sad to hear that. Rest In Peace.

Are there any royals left now from Queen Elizabeth’s generation?

yeah, there's loads, they were all on the royal duty bandwagon,

BBC NEWS | UK | Queen to pay Kents' rent

 

[Eggs]

Very sad to hear that. Rest In Peace.

Are there any royals left now from Queen Elizabeth’s generation?

….the Duchess’ husband, the Duke of Kent is still with us at 89;

 

[magicjuan]

Very sad to hear that. Rest In Peace.

Are there any royals left now from Queen Elizabeth’s generation?

I heard a story that Phil the Greek was still plugged in somewhere

 

[Kurt.]

Versace.

Bless you x

 

[gonetomorrow]

Duchess of Kent was an elegant lady. More outwardly sociable than the Queen.

 

[Littlesue]

Very sad to hear that. Rest In Peace.

Are there any royals left now from Queen Elizabeth’s generation?

This lady

 

[larbert toffee]

I'm not a royalist but I did like the Duchess of Kent.
A very elegant and compassionate lady.

 

[Drico]

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces

The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.

www.bbc.co.uk

Safe in the arms of Jana Novotna now.

Which is genuinely sad when you think about it.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Safe in the arms of Jana Novotna now.

Which is genuinely sad when you think about it.

Made me think of Baltacha this, and what a sorry deal she ended up with at just 30.

 

[John BCN]

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces

The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.

www.bbc.co.uk

R.I.P. Superbloo