Prince Michael of Kent, a member of the British royal family, has always been a figure shrouded in mystery despite his illustrious wealth and royal lineage.
Born in 1942 to Prince George and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, he was originally seventh in the order of succession to the British throne.
However, with the succession of Queen Elizabeth's descendants, his position slipped to 52nd.
Despite this, his fortune exceeds that of many busy royals combined, including Princess Anne, Princess Kate and Prince Edward, with an estimated net worth of £32 million.
According to British media on April 21, unlike many members of the royal family who frequently attend public events, Prince Michael has chosen a more low-key lifestyle.
He has been involved in more than 100 charities and organizations, demonstrating his commitment to philanthropy. It is worth noting that he conducts about 200 public events a year, mainly dedicated to philanthropic causes, funded by his personal family.
Prince Michael's philanthropy spans a variety of areas of interest, from his love of transportation to his deep ties to Russia. In particular, he led a charity rally from the Brooklands Museum in England to Moscow, raising significant funds for the Children's Fire and Burn Trust.
His linguistic abilities, including fluency in French and a working knowledge of German and Italian, as well as the achievement of being the first member of the British royal family to learn Russian, even earned a qualification as an interpreter.
At the same time, Prince Michael's lineage further added to his mystique, and his relationship with the first cousin of the last emperor of Russia, Nicholas II, made Prince Michael the second cousin of the unfortunate emperor.
In 1978, Prince Michael married Baroness Marie Christine von Rebinitz, who is now known as the Duchess of Kent. Their marriage gave birth to two children: Lord Frederick Windsor, an Oxford graduate, and Lady Gabriella Kingston.
As a non-busy royal, Prince Michael's wealth and influence underscore his enduring status in the British royal family. His commitment to philanthropy, combined with his rich legacy and diverse interests, made him a mysterious figure in the royal family, and despite his relative seclusion from the public eye, he still attracted attention and admiration.