The Royal Beat: Book Club – The Queen’s Cousin
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Series 1, Episode 5: Kate Thornton is joined by the daughter of The Duke of Kent, Lady Helen Taylor, to discuss the book about her father's upbringing and work. Author of 'A Royal Life', Hugo Vickers, and former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, Ailsa Anderson, also join the show to talk about the Duke's dedication to the crown. It covers everything from His Royal Highness's childhood and his time in the army, to his royal tours, charity work and his loving and supportive relationship with his first cousin, Queen Elizabeth II.
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