Duke of Kent keeps up with his royal duties at 90

Duke of Kent continued his royal duties with a walking stick at the age of 90, proving that age is just a number.

Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, hosted a reception at Kensington Palace on February 26, 2026, which was held to celebrate the launch of the University of Surrey's Surrey Space Institute.

Pictures of the reception event were posted on the organization's official Instagram account, in which the senior royal can be seen dressed up in a smart blue blazer and sky-blue shirt with a brown wooden walking stick.

The caption of the post reads, in part, “This #LifeguardAppreciationDay, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent welcomed RNLI lifeguards to Kensington Palace to celebrate 25 years of our lifeguarding service and recognized the extraordinary people who dedicate themselves to keeping our beaches safe.”

It is pertinent to mention that the 90-year-old royal is Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin. He served in the British army for more than 20 years before coming back to royal duties and is called the longest-serving working royal. The title Duke of Kent was given to him after his father’s death, Prince George, Duke of Kent. Currently, he serves as the chancellor of the University of Surrey.