Prince Michael of Kent is a British businessman who also happens to be a member of the British royal family. He was born to Prince George, Duke of Kent, in Buckinghamshire, England, during the Second World War. He was seventh in the line of succession to the British throne. Just 7 weeks after he was born, his father died in a plane crash. He gained his early education from ‘Sunningdale School,’ which was a boarding school. There, he learned many languages, such as Italian, French, and Russian. He joined the ‘Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst’ in 1961 and later served as part of the ‘United Nations’ peacekeeping force in Germany, Cyprus, and Hong Kong. In 1981, he retired from the army as a major. He now runs his own consultancy business and also participates in commercial ventures all over the globe. He has also represented Queen Elizabeth II on many occasions around the world, as her busy schedules often make her skip such events. He is currently 48th in the line of succession to the British royal throne. He has presented many TV documentaries showcasing the European royal families.