The Duchess of Kent passed away at Kensington Palace on 4 September 2025 at the age of 92. Her death was announced by Buckingham Palace the following day. A statement said she had 'passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.' The Duchess, the oldest member of Britain's Royal Family, was the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The Duchess formally converted to the Roman Catholic Church in 1994, becoming the first member of the royal family to do so in more than 300 years. This was a personal decision, and she received the approval of Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch at the time. In 2002, the Duchess chose to stop using the style 'Her Royal Highness' and reduced her royal duties. Thereafter, she was informally known as Katharine Kent or Katharine, Duchess of Kent.
Una donna meravigliosa, soprattutto libera.
ReplyDeleteFai buon viaggio, Katharine Kent ♥️
Une beauté
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Always such a beautiful and elegant lady. Deepest condolences to her family,especially HRH Duke of Kent. What a love story they had.
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A very lovely and stylist lady. What was her name?
ReplyDeleteKatharine Worsley.
DeleteKatharine Lucy Mary Worsley
DeleteShe was born on 22 February 1933 at Hovingham Hall, Yorkshire, the fourth child and only daughter of Sir William Worsley, 4th Baronet, Lord-lieutenant of North Riding, and his wife Joyce Morgan Brunner (1895–1979). Her mother was the only daughter of Sir John Brunner, 2nd Baronet, and granddaughter of Sir John Brunner, 1st Baronet, the founder of Brunner Mond, which later became ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries).She was a descendant of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, through his daughter Frances Cromwell, Lady Russell.
Reference entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine,_Duchess_of_Kent
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RIP, Katherine, Duchess of Kent.
ReplyDeleteThis was a lady who was beautiful externally and internally. She was smart, elegant, unassuming and kind. For many years she worked away (as Princess Alexandra and the Gloucesters have done) in support of Her Late Majesty. When personal tragedy, marital difficulties and her own desire to make a difference became overwhelming, she quietly made her own way with the full support of the late Queen--no fuss, no histrionics.
A truly lovely person who demonstrated the best in the Royal Family..
Condolences to the Duke of Kent and all her family.
Classy benevolent lady.
ReplyDeleteNot only was she a Duchess, she was also ‘A Lady’
DeleteR.I.P.
She was one of my long time favourite members of the BRF. A kind, generous and empathetic lady who acted on her convictions in support of those needing help, or even just a shoulder to cry on. She was also the only member to leave the CofE and become a Roman Catholic, and was quite devout in her faith from what I understand. May she rest in eternal peace.
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I always liked her. Not only of her on-conventional ways of converting to RC religion. But more I think she was a free spirit and did what she thought was right. Giving music lessons and not using her title. A beautiful woman and she will be missed.
ReplyDeleteHer sense of style combined with beauty one never forget.
In Australia we have just woken up to this sad news. A great lady who was passionate about her causes.sincerest condolences. Mary
ReplyDeleteRIP, Duchess
ReplyDeleteRIP Ma'am and thank you
ReplyDeleteThe Duchess was always such a beautiful (inside and out), kind, and gentle lady. I always admired her. She was such a hard working support to Her Late Majesty. I love that when she stepped away from her public role (with the full support of Queen Elizabeth) she pursued another important role--as a teacher of music working with children and created a charity to support musically gifted children from low income families. May she rest in peace.
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Beautiful comment , @Janet .
DeleteI agree with you on all points.
Rest in peace, your royal highness.
ReplyDeleteI know the Duchess of Kent did not use this title (HRH), but she earned it through her quiet and persistent work. Modesty deserves credit.
She was an elegant lady who was beautiful externally and internally.
It would be good, if the younger generation of duchesses learned from her how to do things with dignity, without fuss, without histrionics and whining.
Stephanie
Is nothing sacred? That you would make nasty digs at others under the cover of a condolence post is very, very sad and unnecessary.
DeleteAnon 15:24
DeleteI said freely what I really thought. The Duchess of Kent did things with such beauty and dignity and we need people like that. Great inspiration for the younger generation.
Stephanie
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ReplyDeletehttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Worsley
Thank you so much, @ Deadeggs.
DeleteYou know, I have just read info about this wonderful royal lady.
She must have made the difference , her life being so hard at times
She never lost her empathy, though, and I greatly appreciate her for being so sensitive and down to earth to others.
What a beautiful, elegant lady she was,too!
My sincere condolences to all the BRF.
R.I.P., Ma'am.🙏🌹
I didn't know her very well. But from what I am reading here and from the photos shown, I think it must have been a beautiful lady inside and outside.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to her family.
Belle dame qui a su faire preuve d'empathie !
ReplyDeletePrincess Diana loved her!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent woman. R.I.P.
ReplyDeleteShe was a classy lady. Something one can't learn one either has it or not. And yes, she did. May she RIP.
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