Remembering Katharine, The Duchess of Kent: a royal who won hearts but followed her own path
5th September 2025
The Duchess of Kent, who has died at the
age of 92, was a popular member of the Royal Family from the moment
she married into its ranks. Throughout decades as a working royal,
she won many hearts and remained a much loved part of the House of
Windsor, even after deciding to move away from public life.
Katharine Worsley grew up at Hovingham Hall in York; she was the
youngest child of Sir William…

