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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
Duchess Of Kent

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 accompany the Duchess on her final journey.

The procession will travel to Westminster Cathedral where a Bearer Party made up of members of the Royal Dragoon Guards will greet the coffin.

The Duchess of Kent was Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment from its inception in 1992.

On the eve of the funeral, there will be a private Vigil for the Deceased with Rite of Reception and Vespers for the Dead attended by the Duchess’ immediate family.

The funeral will take place tomorrow with King Charles and Queen Camilla in attendance alongside other members of the Royal Family.

The Duke of Kent along with George, Earl of St. Andrews, Lady Helen Taylor and Lord Nicholas Windsor will lead mourners in remembering the Duchess.

Katharine, The Duchess of Kent died on September 4 2025 at the age of 92.

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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.