“You know, I love to sing and I don't find it difficult to read music, but no, I would never have been talented enough to be a singer and also it's a very, very demanding thing to be.”

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.