Duchess of Kent Dies Aged 92, Royals Issue Tributes

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, passed away peacefully at her Kensington Palace home at the age of 92, surrounded by her family, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. Tributes have poured in from her goddaughter India Hicks, who shared touching memories of the Duchess's kindness and devotion, highlighting her presence at important family events and her thoughtful gestures. Lady Amelia Windsor, the Duchess’s granddaughter, also paid a heartfelt tribute on social media, sharing a black and white portrait of the Duchess and expressing her love with a simple heart emoji. The Duchess was celebrated for her warmth, passion for music, charitable work, and lasting impact on her family and the royal legacy. Buckingham Palace announced that the funeral will be held at Westminster Cathedral, with the coffin resting at Kensington Palace beforehand. Members of the royal family, including the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as the Prime Minister, mourned her loss and commemorated her lifelong devotion to various causes and young people.