Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy is a member of the British royal family and a cousin of Charles, Prince of Wales. She is the daughter of Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, and the granddaughter of King George V and Queen Mary. Princess Alexandra has carried out numerous engagements on behalf of the British monarch, including Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, and has supported various organizations, such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Academy of Arts. She has also attended events like the Trooping the Colour ceremony and the Wimbledon Championships.

● Early Life and Education

Princess Alexandra was born on December 25, 1936, at Belgrave Square in London, England, to Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark. She was educated at Heathfield School, Ascot and later attended Great Ormond Street Hospital for a brief period. Princess Alexandra's early life was influenced by her family's connections to the British royal family, including her uncle, King Edward VIII, and her aunt, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She also spent time with her cousins, including Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, at Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House.

● Career and Activities

Princess Alexandra has undertaken numerous engagements on behalf of the British monarch, including visits to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. She has also supported organizations like the Imperial College London and the Royal College of Music, and has attended events such as the Henley Royal Regatta and the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Princess Alexandra has been involved with the British Red Cross and the St. John Ambulance, and has visited Hospitals like St Thomas' Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. She has also attended ceremonies like the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph and the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade.

● Marriage and Family

Princess Alexandra married Angus Ogilvy on April 24, 1963, at Westminster Abbey, with guests including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. The couple had two children, James Ogilvy and Marina Ogilvy, and four grandchildren. Princess Alexandra's husband, Angus Ogilvy, was a businessman and a member of the Drumlanrig and Queensberry family, and was involved with organizations like the National Westminster Bank and the London Stock Exchange. The family has connections to the Earl of Airlie and the Duke of Buccleuch.

● Titles, Styles, and Honours

Princess Alexandra holds the title of Princess of the United Kingdom and is styled as Her Royal Highness. She has been awarded numerous honors, including the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. Princess Alexandra has also been appointed to the Order of the Garter and the Royal Victorian Order, and has received awards like the Queen's Service Order and the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal. She has been involved with organizations like the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.

● Charity Work and Patronages

Princess Alexandra supports a wide range of charities and organizations, including the English National Ballet and the Royal College of Nursing. She is also patron of the University of Hong Kong and the Royal Alexandra and Albert School, and has visited Charities like the Save the Children and the British Heart Foundation. Princess Alexandra has attended events like the Wimbledon Championships and the Henley Royal Regatta to support organizations like the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and the Leander Club. She has also been involved with the London Marathon and the Great North Run, and has supported Charities like the Cancer Research UK and the Macmillan Cancer Support.