8 h. ago Music teacher who followed in the footsteps of the Duchess of Kent after she 'helped and inspired' him years ago speaks to the royal's dedication ahead of her funeral

Speaking ahead of the Duchess's funeral at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, pianist and singer Adam O'Shea said her mentoring was key for his own progression in music.

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1 week ago Prince William and Kate Middleton issue heartfelt tribute to Duchess of Kent after her death aged 92

The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to the Duchess of Kent, praising her for working “tirelessly to help others” and describing her as a “much missed member of the family”

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1 week ago 'A royal mould breaker': ROBERT HARDMAN reflects on the remarkable life of the Duchess of Kent

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced today. Royal expert Robert Hardman reflect on her remarkable life from glamorous royal to modest music teacher.

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1 week ago Duchess of Kent obituary: Royal who touched the world at Wimbledon before dropping title to become a music teacher

A kind and empathetic presence within the Royal Family, the Duchess of Kent became widely admired for her warmth, humility, and quiet independence

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1 week ago The caring duchess who dropped her HRH style and became a music teacher

The Duchess of Kent, who was born on February 22 1933, was married to the late Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent.

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1 week ago Duchess of Kent dead at 92 as Buckingham Palace issues emotional statement

The Duchess of Kent, the wife of the late Queen's cousin, the Duke of Kent, has died - she made very few public appearances in recent years after dropping her HRH title and becoming a low-key music teacher

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1 week ago British Epstein accuser says daughter inspired her to speak out as she calls for Trump to release files

Survivors of the late sex offender’s abuse appeared outside Capitol Hill where they shared emotional stories of the abuse they endured

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2 w. ago Former child star Megan Prescott reveals becoming a sex worker was a 'privilege', as she claims stripping saw her regain 'control' after working on controversial drama Skins

Megan has revealed that it was her work on Skins that inspired her to join X-rated subscription site OnlyFans, speaking about joining the sex work industry in a candid chat.

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3 w. ago Billy Connolly speaks about Elton John’s inspiration as he releases new artwork

The 82-year-old’s new piece Saturday Night shows a colourful piano player in action.

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3 w. ago ‘He gave me a massage. I’ve never been in more pain in my life’: Terence Stamp remembered by Paul Andrew Williams

The writer and director of Song for Marion recalls moments of bravado, tenderness and alarming physical fitness with the late actor We sent Terence the script for Song for Marion, and he just turned up at the office. He buzzed the door and said: “Is Paul there?” There was a new person working in our office at the time, and she said: “No, no one’s in at the minute. Who’s calling?” He said: “It’s Terence Stamp.” And then she was like: “Well, he’s not here, shall I leave a message?” She didn’t invite him up or anything. She left him standing there. And he didn’t give a shit about that, to be honest.Me, Terence and Gemma Arterton, who played the music teacher in Song for Marion, went to lunch at a vegan cafe in Shoreditch. His character, Arthur, was someone who loved his wife (played by Vanessa Redgrave), and would do anything for her, but always moaned, was always cantankerous, and found it very difficult to show any form of love to his son. Continue reading...

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