The British Royal Family is mourning.
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, has passed away at 92, Buckingham Palace announces with ‘deep sorrow.’
She was the longest-serving member of the royal family, married to Prince Edward, and a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Simply known as “Mrs Kent”
The Duchess of Kent ”passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family”, a statement said on Friday.
At Buckingham Palace, the Union Jack has been lowered to half mast.
“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,” the Palace said.
