“The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people,” it added.
The Duchess of Kent, one of the most senior members of the British royal family, was internationally recognised as the graceful figure who for decades presented trophies to champions at the Wimbledon tennis tournament, becoming a familiar face to millions of tennis fans.
Born Katharine Worsley into a prominent land-owning family in Yorkshire, she married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in 1961 in a royal ceremony attended by Queen Elizabeth II and the then Prince Charles.
With her marriage, she became part of the royal household, where she played a visible public role for many years before stepping back from official duties in 2002.
Beyond her royal responsibilities, the Duchess had a deep passion for music, often describing it as a powerful emotional force in her life both as a listener and as a performer.
She is survived by her husband, the Duke of Kent, aged 89, along with their two sons and daughter. King Charles III has approved a period of Royal Mourning until her funeral, with family members and staff expected to wear black in traditional observance.
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