When the royal family throw a party, it tends to make headlines. From Buckingham Palace garden parties to state banquets with Heads of State, the Firm often go all out with their celebrations. It is heartwarming to see, then, that King Charles threw his mother’s cousin, Prince Edward , the Duke of Kent , a 90th birthday party at Windsor Castle in complete privacy.

The King had announced that he planned to mark the occasion on 9 October, with a touching social media post in honour of the oldest working member of the royal family. ‘Wishing The Duke of Kent a very happy birthday - 90 today!’ read the caption, which also revealed that Charles has been planning quite the celebration for his first cousin once removed. Later that month, the post declared, the King planned to host a birthda

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