The Duke of Kent, the late Queen’s cousin, is to retire as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years, as the regiment pays tribute to him as “a constant in a rapidly changing world”.

The Duke took over the colonelcy in 1974, making him the longest-serving person in the role. Prince Edward named as new Duke of Edinburgh Trooping the Colour marks Queen's birthday ...

After 50 years, the Duke of Kent, 88, is retiring from his position as Colonel of the Scots Guard with Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, taking over the role. Advertisement The Duke of Kent ...

Prince Edward will become the Colonel of the Scots Guards in a ceremony in London today after being chosen by King Charles The Duke of Edinburgh , 60, is taking over from the Duke of Kent, 88 ...

Prince Edward to be handed major new role as Royal Family member steps down The Duke of Kent, a cousin of the late Queen, will step down as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years and hand over ...

The Duke of Kent is to step down as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years and hand over the role to the Duke of Edinburgh, Buckingham Palace has announced. Edward, Duke of Kent, who was a ...

On handing over the colonelcy, the duke said: “Serving as Colonel of the Scots Guards since 1974, the longest anyone has spent in this role, has been a true honour and one which will forever ...

Prince Edward is taking on the new role as the Duke of Kent steps down. (Image: Getty) The Duke of Kent is to sign off as Colonel of the Scots Guards today after 50 years.

The Duke has been Colonel of the regiment for 50 years The Duke of Kent is to step down as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years and hand over the role to the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke, the ...

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He will become the Colonel of the Scots Guards in a ceremony in London today after being chosen by King Charles.. The Duke of Edinburgh, 60, is taking over from the Duke of Kent, 88, who was ...