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Christening of Prince Michael of Kent
Christening of Prince Michael George Charles Franklin, third child of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. He was born on 4 July 1942 and his father was killed in a flying accident while on duty when he was just seven weeks old. Back row from left: Princess Marie Louise, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, King George VI, Duke of Kent, King Haakon of Norway, King George of the Hellenes, Crown Prince Olaf of Norway. Seated from left, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II), Lady Patricia Ramsey (formerly Princess Patricia of Connaught), Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Prince Edward of Kent (current Duke of Kent), Queen Mary, Princess Alexandra of Kent, the baby prince held by his mother the Duchess of Kent, Crown Princess of Norway (formerly Princess Martha of Sweden), Princess Margaret Rose, Princess Helena Victoria. Date: 1942
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1942 Baptism Christening Duchess Marina Michael
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1. A Gathering of European Royalty: The Christening of Prince Michael of Kent The Christening of Prince Michael George Charles Franklin, the third child of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, took place on a sunny day in 1942. The young prince was born on July 4, 1942, and tragically, his father was killed in a flying accident just seven weeks later while on active duty. This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in history as European royalty came together to celebrate the christening of the young prince at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London. The back row of the image is filled with regal figures, including King George VI, King Haakon of Norway, King George II of Greece, and Crown Prince Olaf of Norway. Seated in the front row are some of the most prominent women of the time, including Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen of Belgium. The Duchess of Kent, Princess Marina, is seen holding her newborn son, Prince Michael, in her arms. The christening was a significant event during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with World War II raging on. The gathering of European royals served as a symbol of unity and hope amidst the chaos of the war. The image stands as a testament to the enduring power of royal tradition and the strength of the European monarchies during a time of great adversity. Prince Michael would go on to serve in the British Army and later become the current Duke of Kent. This photograph captures a moment in history that not only marks the beginning of his life but also the resilience and unity of the European royal families during a time of great challenge.
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