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Royals Gather to Celebrate Prince Edward's 90th Birthday at Windsor Castle
9 Oct
Summary
- Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, turns 90 years old
- King Charles to host a birthday reception for him at Windsor Castle
- Prince Edward's wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, passed away just weeks prior
In a bittersweet celebration, the British royal family is set to gather later this month to honor Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, on his 90th birthday. King Charles will host a special birthday reception for his cousin at Windsor Castle, marking the milestone occasion.
Prince Edward, the son of Prince George and Princess Marina, turned 90 years old on October 9, 2025. The royal family's social media accounts shared a message announcing the plans to celebrate the Duke, who was Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin. The post included a new royal portrait featuring King Charles and Prince Edward on the King's 2023 coronation day.
However, the Duke's birthday this year is tinged with sadness, as it comes just a few weeks after the passing of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. The Duchess died on September 4, 2025, at the age of 92, and her historic funeral was attended by the royal family.
Despite the recent loss, the royal family is coming together to honor Prince Edward's lifetime of service and dedication to the Crown. The Duke became the Duke of Kent at the young age of 7, inheriting the title after his father's death in a 1942 airplane crash during World War II.
