Buckingham Palace has announced the death of the Duchess of Kent, Katharine, who passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at her Kensington Palace home, surrounded by her family. She was 92.
The palace statement said: 'It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. 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 Duchess of Kent was the wife of the Duke of Kent, a cousin of the late Queen. She founded the charity Future Talent in 2004, which provides music opportunities for children from deprived backgrounds. The charity paid tribute, calling her 'an inspiration who was loved by so many people over the years'.
Meanwhile, the Duchess of Edinburgh arrived in Canada on Thursday night for a trip that includes attending the Spruce Meadows Masters in Calgary, Alberta, where she became patron in April. The Princess of Wales also shared a rare update on her children during a joint engagement with Prince William, revealing that Prince George is now the same shoe size as her.
