With Prince Alfred excluded from contention, the search began for an alternative candidate.

In 1868, Prince Alfred, then 23 years old, went on a world tour, which included the first royal visit to Australia.

Prince Alfred himself tried unsuccessfully to intercede and save his would-be killer's life.

Prince Alfred soon recovered, and returned home in early April 1868.

In 1928 Prince Alfred's Hamlet got its own train station.

Prince Alfred of Edinburgh (1874-1899) shot himself with a revolver and died soon afterward.

The name was later changed to Prince Alfred's Guard.

Prince Alfred died without a surviving male heir in 1900.

With Prince Alfred's death in 1900, Kent's title became extinct.

At this time Prince Alfred served as a cadet under him.