Duchess of Kent Dies Peacefully at 92
Buckingham Palace has confirmed the sad news: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent passed away peacefully on the night of September 4, 2025, at Kensington Palace. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Royal Family in Mourning
The King and Queen, along with the entire Royal Family, are mourning the loss alongside The Duke of Kent, their children, and grandchildren. The nation joins them in remembering a beloved royal.
Beloved Duchess Known for Charity and Music
The 92-year-old Duchess was celebrated for her lifelong commitment to charity. She was a familiar face at Wimbledon, comforting finalists like Jana Novotna in 1993 and presenting trophies for many years. Despite royal status, she modestly preferred to be known as Mrs Kent.
Stepping back from royal duties, she dedicated over a decade teaching music at a state primary school in Over, showing her passion beyond palace walls.
Tributes Pour In as Funeral Plans Take Shape
Buckingham Palace issued a heartfelt statement: “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. She passed peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.”
The Union Flag at Buckingham Palace has been lowered to half-mast in her honour. A formal framed announcement will soon be displayed at the royal residence.
The King was informed of the Duchess’s passing while at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The Duchess is expected to receive a Catholic funeral—an historic first for a modern royal family member—with attendance from senior royals including the King and Queen.
Further details about the funeral will be announced in the coming days.
