The final farewell for Katharine, Duchess of Kent, will be a profoundly personal affair, Buckingham Palace has revealed. The beloved royal, who passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday aged 92, will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the historic Chapel of St George within the grounds of Windsor Castle.
A service steeped in tradition and family, the funeral will be attended solely by close relatives and friends, reflecting the Duchess's lifelong preference for privacy away from the public eye. The Palace statement emphasised the family's request for privacy during this time of mourning.
The Duchess, renowned for her decades of dedicated charity work and her profound love of music—even becoming a music teacher after stepping back from royal duties—leaves behind a legacy of quiet devotion. She is survived by her husband, the Duke of Kent, their three children, and several grandchildren.
While specific details of the service remain private, it is expected to be a fitting tribute to a woman who greatly valued her faith. The choice of St George's Chapel, a site of immense historical significance and the final resting place of many monarchs, is a poignant one.
There will be no public processions or lying-in-state, in keeping with the wishes of the Duchess and her family. The public are instead encouraged to remember her extensive contributions to numerous charities and her unassuming dedication to her causes.
