Duchess of Kent Dies at 92, Buckingham Palace Announces
Duchess of Kent Dies at 92, Buckingham Palace Announces
Katherine, Duchess of Kent, the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and a beloved figure known for her long association with the Wimbledon tennis tournament, has died at the age of 92. Buckingham Palace confirmed her peaceful passing on Thursday night at her home in Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.
Born Katharine Worsley, she married Prince Edward in 1961 and dedicated her life to royal duties and numerous charitable causes. A statement from the Palace conveyed that ‘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 organizations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people.’
The Duchess was particularly cherished for her role at Wimbledon, where she presented trophies from 1969. She is famously remembered for comforting a tearful Jana Novotna after her 1993 singles’ final loss, a moment that highlighted her compassionate nature. Beyond her public duties, the Duchess made headlines in 1994 for converting to Roman Catholicism, a significant move as the first British royal to do so since 1685. She also pursued her passion for music, teaching at a school in Hull for several years.
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