Who Are the Duchess of Kent’s Children? A Closer Look at Their Royal Lives
George, Helen, and Nicholas, the Duchess of Kent’s children, have taken surprising paths beyond the spotlight.
Published Sept. 5 2025, 10:15 a.m. ET
Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, was known for her quiet grace, her love of music, and her kindness to those she met. She spent decades balancing royal duties with private passions, from comforting players at Wimbledon to teaching music in schools.
According to HELLO!, the Duchess married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in 1961. Their marriage lasted until the Duchess died in September of 2025. The Buckingham Palace announced the news of her death on Sept. 5.
The Duchess and Prince raised three children who have each built families of their own, while avoiding the constant spotlight that surrounds the British Royal Family.
Who are the Duchess of Kent’s three children?
Their eldest child is George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, born in 1962. George pursued a diplomatic career before focusing on family life. He married historian Sylvana Tomaselli, and together they raised three children: Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick, Lady Marina Charlotte Windsor, and Lady Amelia Windsor.
George’s children, particularly Lady Amelia Windsor, have occasionally drawn public attention for their style and presence at cultural events. But overall, the family maintains a quieter profile than some of their royal cousins, keeping a balance between heritage and privacy.
Lady Helen Windsor, born in 1964, followed a creative path. After marrying art dealer Timothy Taylor, she became Lady Helen Taylor and carved out a place in the art world. She worked closely with galleries, blending royal connections with an independent career in culture.
Known for her approachable style, Lady Helen also raised four children while staying active in the London art scene. Her choice to pursue art rather than official royal duties echoes her mother’s love of music and the creative world.
The youngest child, Lord Nicholas Windsor, was born in 1970. He became known for his strong Catholic faith, converting in the 1990s. This decision stood out within the royal family, reflecting a personal conviction that set him apart from many of his peers.
Nicholas married Paola Doimi de Lupis de Frankopan, and together they have three sons. The family leads a relatively private life, with Nicholas occasionally speaking about faith and education. His path highlights independence over ceremony, a trait often associated with his mother.
Their lives reflect the Duchess’s legacy.
Although none of the Duchess’s children carry out official royal duties, each reflects parts of her personality. George’s diplomatic work speaks to her sense of service. Helen’s career in art mirrors her own creative passions. Nicholas’s conversion echoes her independent spirit and her decision to become Catholic in 1994.
The Duchess often spoke about the importance of nurturing talent and individuality, something she put into practice through her music charity, Future Talent, which she founded in 2004. Her children’s decisions to live beyond the royal stage reflect that same encouragement to find one’s own voice.
While the Duchess of Kent is remembered for her charity work, her music, and her warmth at Wimbledon, her greatest legacy may well be her family. In George, Helen, and Nicholas, her influence is clear. They continue to live lives shaped not by royal duty, but by personal conviction and family bonds.