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unusual facts about Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife



1972–73 Rangers F.C. season

The final was attended by Princess Alexandra along with 122,714 other spectators.

Belgrade Theatre

Prince Edward officially opened the refurbishment of the Belgrade's B2 studio on 5 February 2008, this also marked the 50th anniversary of the Belgrade's opening performed by Princess Alexandra.

Carnoustie High School

The buildings were opened in 1972 by Princess Alexandra.

Charles Carnegie, 11th Earl of Southesk

His eldest son, James, had already inherited the title of Duke of Fife from his aunt, Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife.

Cherry Willingham Community School

A new sports complex, complete with dance studio, weights room and gymnasium, changing rooms and a large main sports hall, was officially opened on 10 October 2001 by Princess Alexandra.

Cirencester Grammar School

Princess Alexandra of Kent visited the school on 23 July 1958 as part of its quincentenary celebrations.

Edouard Vermeulen

In 2012, TRH The Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Princess Alexandra, and Princess Tessy were all dressed by Edouard Vermeulen for the wedding of the, Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

History of Hong Kong Police

HRH Princess Alexandra was appointed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to become the Commandant General of the Royal Hong Kong Police.

Japan–British Society

She was active in Anglo-Japanese relations, visiting the UK in 1962 (in reciprocation for the first post-war visit by a member of the UK Royal family, Princess Alexandra of Kent, the previous year), and again in 1967, for the 75th anniversary of the Japan Society.

Monuments to Courage

The book also features an introduction by HRH Princess Alexandra and a foreword by Australian VC recipient Sir Roden Cutler.

Museum of Richmond

HRH Princess Alexandra is Royal Patron of the museum.

Neil Blair

He was Comptroller to Princess Alexandra, The Hon Lady Ogilvy 1996-1997, and Private Secretary since 1996.

Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom

In 2005, the Queen changed the order of precedence for private occasions, putting the Duchess of Cornwall fourth in the order of precedence, after herself, the Princess Royal, and Princess Alexandra, contrary to the usual position of the heir's consort.

Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester

Princess Alice's niece, Princess Alexandra, who was likewise born on Christmas Day, shares the name Christabel in honour of their shared birth date.

Queen Mother's Clothing Guild

After the death of The Queen Mother in 2002, in 2003 Princess Alexandra took over as patron.

Sale Grammar School

The school was opened in 1991 by Princess Alexandra following the merger of Sale Boys' Grammar School and Sale Girls' Grammar School on the site of the old girls' school on Marsland Road.

Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria

As first Speaker of the House, Wachuku received Nigeria's Instrument of Independence, also known as Freedom Charter, on October 1, 1960, from Princess Alexandra of Kent (Alexandra was Elizabeth II's representative at the Nigerian Independence ceremonies).

SS Delhi

Among the passengers was Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife, whose subsequent death in Egypt was ascribed to ill-health caused during the wreck, and his family, the Princess Royal and daughters Princesses Alexandra and Maud.

Tantangara Dam

Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent visited the dam in 1959, during its construction.

Theo Fabergé

HRH Princess Alexandra, The Hon Lady Ogilvy received Theo’s Presentation Golden Egg.

Toronto-Dominion Centre

Though the complex remained unfinished, the official opening took place on July 1 of that year to coincide with the Canadian Centennial celebrations with Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, presiding, accompanied by her husband, Sir Angus Ogilvy.

Whitehawk

The Community Centre, along with a new library, including a toy library for children was opened by Princess Alexandra in November 1973 in Whitehawk Road.

Witcomb Cycles

The next year, Witcomb, while exhibiting in San Francisco, received HRH Princess Alexandra and her husband, Sir Angus Ogilvy.


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