Tragedies for lesser-known Royals in official Coronation portraits
ok.co.ukMany members of the Royal Family have experienced tragedies over the years, from early deaths to horrific disasters. And while there are a great deal of terrible stories, some of the saddest have affected the senior Royals who featured in King Charles's official Coronation portraits.
The first tragedy affected Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (standing far right) and Princess Alexandra (standing second left).The first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II have dedicated their lives to royal service and have carried out hundreds of engagements and official appearances.
However, their lives were difficult in the early years as they lost their father, Prince George, Duke of Kent, in an RAF plane crash during World War Two.
Aged just seven at the time, Prince Edward inherited the Dukedom of Kent title. At the time of Prince George's death in 1942, his youngest son Prince Michael, was just over a month old.The Duke of Kent has lived through five reigns - these being King George V, King Edward VIII, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.
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