A poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II
formed a moving part of the funeral service for The Duchess of
Kent. As the Requiem Mass came to an end at Westminster Cathedral,
a lone piper walked from the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
past the coffin in the Nave and along the Centre Aisle of the
church playing ”Sleep, Dearie, Sleep’. The same lament was played
at Queen Elizabeth…
This stunning royal brooch went through a major transformation
15th September 2025
Queen Victoria acquired countless
impressive pieces of jewellery throughout her reign. Many of them
are now a part of the Crown Jewels, including the Crown Ruby brooch
that has undergone a major transformation. In the 1850s, Queen
Victoria purchased an opal and…
This latest look from the Princess of Wales is at the top of my autumn must have list
9th September 2025
The Princess of Wales got everyone
talking with her on trend check dress but another of her style
statements is the one that really caught my eye. As she stepped out
with a showing for the Women’s Rugby World Cup at the weekend, Kate
made a strong sartorial statement and…
All the details of the funeral of the Duchess of Kent and the cathedral where it will take place
6th September 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed the
details for the Duchess of Kent’s funeral to be held on 16
September. The Duchess of Kent’s coffin will first rest in
the private chapel of Kensington Palace. A hearse will then take
Her Royal Highness’s coffin to Westminster Cathedral on 15
September. Both the Rite of Reception (where the priest
formally receives the body) and Vespers (the first…
The Catholic cathedral that will host its first royal funeral
6th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent’s funeral will be
held on 16 September. Although many royal funerals have taken place
at Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and St. George’s
Chapel, Windsor, this funeral will take place at Westminster
Cathedral. The Duchess of Kent…
This is how the Duchess of Kent turned Queen Mary's tiara into a personal style statement
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…
William and Catherine pay tribute to the Duchess of Kent: "She will be a much missed member of the family"
5th September 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
released a statement following the death of The Duchess of Kent
last night. “Our thoughts today are with The Duke of Kent and his
family, particularly George, Helen and Nicholas,” the royal couple
writes. “The Duchess worked tirelessly to help others and supported
many causes, including through her love of music. “She will be a
much missed…
How the Duchess of Kent reunited a Wimbledon champion with her mother
5th September 2025
She is best remembered by tennis fans for
her graceful presence on Centre Court, a quiet figure in a pale
suit handing out trophies at Wimbledon with a reassuring smile. But
behind the scenes, the Duchess of Kent was much more than a
ceremonial figure. In a remarkable…
The fairytale bride who became one of the most popular members of the Royal Family: remembering Katharine, The Duchess of Kent
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…
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…
