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Prince Edward handed top army role as hardworking royal, 88, takes step back
After an impressive 50 years in the role, The Duke of Kent, 88, has decided to hand the reins as Colonel of the Scots Guards to The Duke of Edinburgh ahead of Trooping the Colour
Edward, Duke of Kent, who was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, paid tribute to the “bravery, selfless courage and devotion to duty” of the Scots Guards ahead of relinquishing his position. The Duke of Kent has been Colonel of the Scots Guards for 50 years (Image: 2022 Max Mumby/Indigo) Read MoreRelated Articles Harry has strict condition for bringing Meghan, Archie and Lilibet to UK 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 fill me with great joy.
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