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The Duke of Kent stands tall to bid a final farewell to his Duchess

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16th September 2025
The Duke of Kent has paid a powerful and poignant tribute to his wife of 64 years as he led mourners in a final farewell to the Duchess of Kent. Prince Edward, 89, walked by himself up the steep steps of Westminster Cathedral just as the funeral service was about to begin. His daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, was at his side. The Duke of Kent being supported by his daughter, Lady Helen…
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Pope Leo's message of condolence on death of Duchess of Kent read at royal funeral

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16th September 2025
The Pope has sent a message of condolence which was read at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent. Katharine, who died on September 4 at the age of 92, converted to Catholicism in 1994. Pope Leo XIV sent the message to King Charles who was present at the funeral of the Duchess which took place at Westminster Cathedral. The Pope said ‘’ I was saddened to learn of the death of Her Royal…
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The funeral of the Duchess of Kent takes place today

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16th September 2025
The Royal Family will attend the funeral of the Duchess of Kent which takes place later today at Westminster Cathedral. King Charles will be at the service, the first time a Monarch has been at a public Catholic funeral for a senior royal in three centuries. The Duchess of Kent died on September 4 2025 at the age of 92. The Duchess of Kent died on September 4 and will be buried after a…
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The Duchess of Kent's coffin to be received into Westminster Cathedral ahead of funeral

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15th September 2025
The final journey of the Duchess of Kent begins later when her coffin is taken from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral ahead of her funeral. The Royal Hearse will convey the Duchess’ coffin from the palace with a lone piper from the Royal Dragoon Guards walking ahead of it. The Duke of Kent and their three surviving children – George, Helen and Nicholas – will…
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