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The Duke of Kent supported by family as the final journey of the Duchess of Kent begins

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15th September 2025
The Duke of Kent watches as the coffin of the Duchess of Kent is brought into Westminster Cathedral

The Duke of Kent was supported by his three children as they accompanied the Duchess of Kent’s coffin on its journey from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral.

The Duke. 89, lent on the arm of his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, as he walked across the front steps of the Cathedral as the Royal Hearse arrived bearing the coffin of his wife of 64 years.

A bearer party of the Royal Dragoon Guards marches towards the Royal Hearse at Westminster Cathedral for the reception of the coffin of the Duchess of Kent
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Prince Edward looked out from just inside the Cathedral doors as a Bearer Party made up of soldiers from the Royal Dragoon Guards carried the casket up the steps and inside for the Rite of Reception and Vespers.

The private service was attended by the immediate family of the Duchess who died on September 4 at the age of 92.

The coffin of the Duchess of Kent is carried by a bearer party of the Royal Dragoon Guard at Westminster Cathedral
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Her coffin was covered in the Royal Standard and a wreath of pink and white flowers rested on top.

The Royal Hearse had earlier left Kensington Palace to the sound of a lament played by a lone piper, another members of the Royal Dragoon Guards of which the Duchess was Deputy Colonel-in-Chief.

The coffin of the Duchess of Kent is carried into Westminster Cathedral
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A small crowd gathered to pay their respects as her coffin was driven through the gates and towards Westminster.

A car, thought to be carrying the Duke of Kent, followed with most of the family member travelling by minibus.

The sister and brother of the Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael, were among those attending the private service at Westminster Cathedral.

The funeral of the Duchess of Kent takes place on September 16 2025 with King Charles and Queen Camilla leading the Royal Family at the service.

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Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra.Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024.June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station.June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.