Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, is the elder son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and the eldest grandson of King George V. He succeeded to the dukedom of Kent when he was only six year old.

As a grandchild of a sovereign, the Duke bears the royal arms differenced by a label of five points, alternately blue anchors and St.George's Crosses. His coronet contains alternate crosses patée and strawberry leaves.

The Duke has encircled his shield with the Garter since being admitted to the order in 1985. Prior to that, he used the insignia of the Order of St.Michael and St.George (1967-1985) and the Royal Victoria Order (1960-1967).

Full name: Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick of Windsor

Style: HRH The Duke of Kent

Formal title: Duke of Kent, Earl of St.Andrews, and Baron Downpatrick (1934; succeeded as 2nd duke 1942; prince of the United Kingdom (from birth)

Born: 9 October 1935, at 3 Belgrave Square, London, England

Married: At York Minister, 8 June 1961, to Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley

Issue: George, Earl of St.Andrews; Lady Helen Taylor; Lord Nicholas Windsor