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Prince George, Duke of Kent with his Son Prince Edward
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902 - 1942), fourth son and fifth child of King George V and Queen Mary, he died in a military air-crash, on the 25 August 1942, it marked the first death of a member of the Royal Family on active service for 500 years. Photograph showing him with his eldest Son Prince Edward (later Duke of Kent).
1937
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30th Infant Issue Weekly 1937 January
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This evocative photograph captures a tender moment between Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), and his eldest son, Prince Edward (later Duke of Kent), in 1937. The Duke of Kent, fourth son and fifth child of King George V and Queen Mary, is fondly gazing at his young son, who sits playfully on his father's lap. The image, published in a weekly illustrated magazine in January 1937, offers a glimpse into the private lives of the British Royal Family. Tragically, this moment of familial bliss was short-lived. Just over five years later, on August 25, 1942, Prince George died in a military air-crash during World War II. His death marked the first time in over 500 years that a member of the Royal Family had been killed on active service. The loss was deeply felt by the nation, and the Duke of Kent's sacrifice was commemorated with great solemnity. Despite the sadness that would soon follow, this photograph remains a poignant reminder of the love between a father and his son, and the joy that family moments can bring. The Duke of Kent's legacy as a devoted father and a brave soldier continues to be celebrated, and his memory lives on through his descendants, including the current Duke of Kent.
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