Overview

• The Court Circular recorded that Prince Edward attended a Wigmore Hall concert on October 7, his first official engagement since the Duchess of Kent’s death last month.
• Buckingham Palace previously detailed the duchess’s Catholic funeral at Westminster Cathedral in mid‑September, followed by interment arrangements at Frogmore.
• The Royal Family confirmed the birthday plan on social media, noting King Charles will host a reception at Windsor Castle later in October.
• The Duke is the oldest working member of the royal family and has scaled back duties in recent years, including stepping down as Colonel of the Scots Guards in April 2024.
• Despite reduced commitments, coverage notes he remains patron of Wigmore Hall and is associated with around 140 organisations, with Tatler reporting 54 engagements undertaken in 2025.