Read More The Duchess of Kent: a definitive portrait of the royal who married Queen Elizabeth II's cousin and left the spotlight to become a school teacher The Duchess of Kent married the Duke of Kent on 8 June 1961 before and dutifully served the crown – before becoming a school teacher. Since retiring from the British Army in 1976, the son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, has dedicated his life to public service, including a position as president of The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club which he held for five decades.