“This cancer isn't life-threatening so I consider myself to be very fortunate. In the course of my charity work I meet so many people who have suffered terribly - what I've got really isn't an issue.”

British royal family member and author

Princess Michael of Kent is a member of the British royal family and the wife of Prince Michael of Kent, a grandson of King George V. Born Marie-Christine, she is also an author and former interior designer. She worked in interior design before turning to writing, and later published several books about European royalty. Her public profile combines royal life with a long-standing interest in the history and personalities of Europe’s ruling families.