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This is how the Duchess of Kent turned Queen Mary's tiara into a personal style statement

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6th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent spent her later years living a private life and spending her time as a music teacher, Mrs. Kent. She was also a working royal for decades though, and often attended state banquets and gala dinners on behalf of the royal family. The Kent Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara was one of her signature pieces that she frequently wore. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, gifted the…
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The fairytale bride who became one of the most popular members of the Royal Family: remembering Katharine, The Duchess of Kent

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5th September 2025
It was a royal wedding that made history and brought the House of Windsor one of its most popular ever members. In June 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley. The new Duchess of Kent would go on to be an instant hit and, alongside her husband, spend decades carrying out engagements on behalf of the Queen. Their wedding day also turned an ancient church into a royal marriage venue for…
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The Duchess of Kent’s secret double life revealed following her death

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5th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent’s death at the age of 92 has produced immense grief within royal circles. A firm favourite for royal watchers around the globe, her grace and elegance meant she truly never seemed out of touch. This is perhaps best demonstrated by the secret life she lived in Hull without anybody ever discovering her secret identity. The Duchess’s secret life began in the late 1990s…
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Buckingham Palace statement in full announcing the death of the Duchess of Kent

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5th September 2025
Buckingham Palace has announced the death of the Duchess of Kent at the age of 92. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the Duchess died peacefully at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. The statement reads: “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. “Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last…
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