Prince Michael, a royal figure with a distinguished military career, a thriving consultancy business, and a successful career in presenting, is known for wearing many hats.
His wife, Princess Michael, is known for leading a low-key lifestyle. More about her life will be revealed in a profile titled Princess Michael: The Controversial Royal, set to air on Channel 5 on Saturday October 9 at 9pm.
Who is Princess Michael of Kent?
Princess Michael, 75, also known as Princess Pushy, is married to Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen’s paternal cousin. She comes from a background of German, Austrian, and Hungarian descent, born in Karlsbad, Germany.
After her parents’ divorce when she was young, she relocated to Australia for her education and later pursued further studies in London focusing on the History of Fine and Decorative Art.
Before becoming an author, Princess Michael worked as an interior designer and authored several books on European royalty. Her husband, Prince Michael, is a first cousin of the Queen and the grandson of King George V and Queen Mary.
When did she marry Prince Michael of Kent?
Princess Michael was previously married to English banker Thomas Troubridge in 1971, with the marriage ending in 1977. Shortly after the annulment, she married Prince Michael at a civil ceremony in Vienna, Austria, in June 1978.
Due to her Catholic faith, Prince Michael temporarily lost his line to the throne but was reinstated through the Succession to the Crown Act 2013. Their Roman Catholic marriage ceremony took place on June 29, 1983, following permission from Pope John Paul II.
The couple has two children together. Their first child, Lord Frederick Windsor, was born in 1979 and is married to Sophie Winkleman, with whom he has two daughters.
Lady Gabriella Kingston, their second child, was born in 1981 and married Thomas Kingston in 2019. Sadly, it was announced in 2024 that Thomas Kingston had passed away at the age of 45.
Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed that the death is not suspicious and a coroner will prepare a file in relation to it. The couple does not hold royal titles due to King George V’s decree that only the sons of a brother of the king can be granted titles.
What books has Prince Michael written?
In addition to her royal duties, Princess Michael is an accomplished author with three non-fiction books to her name, as well as three novels. She has also contributed personal articles to Orient Express magazine.
