Prince Andrew was seen grinning awkwardly as he left the Duchess of Kent's funeral at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, drawing attention amid the solemn proceedings. The Duke of York, who has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent months, attended the first Catholic funeral for a member of the royal family in modern British history.
The Duchess of Kent, Katharine, wife of the late Queen's cousin the Duke of Kent, died peacefully at home on Thursday night. King Charles attended the service, while Prince Harry was also in Britain but it remains unknown whether he attended. Harry was not accompanied by his wife Meghan Markle or their children.
Prince Andrew's exit was captured by photographers as he left the cathedral, appearing to smile broadly. The moment contrasted with the sombre nature of the event, which saw the Duchess's coffin taken to the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor, after the service.
The Duchess of Kent was known for her close friendship with Princess Diana, and the Prince and Princess of Wales paid tribute to her, saying she would be 'much missed'. Details of other royal attendees have not been fully released, but it is expected that most members of the family were present.
