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Kate's touching tribute to the late Duchess of Kent this Christmas revealed

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13th November 2025
There’s a touching tribute to the late Duchess of Kent in the news that Catherine’s Together at Christmas carol service will return for a fifth year. As guests arrive at Westminster Abbey, they’ll be treated to the musical stylings of young musicians supported by Future Talent, a charity co-founded by Katharine, Duchess of Kent, after she stepped back from royal duties. Future Talent…
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Lady Helen Taylor's touching tribute to her late mother

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18th September 2025
As the Duke of Kent led his family at the Requiem Mass for his late wife, his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, paid special tribute to her mother through her jewellery choices. The only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent held her father’s arm as he entered and exited…
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Poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II included in funeral of the Duchess of Kent

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16th September 2025
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…
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The white rose of York adorns the coffin of Duchess of Kent who was 'proudly of Yorkshire heritage'

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16th September 2025
The coffin of the Duchess of Kent was adored with white roses, a nod to her home county of Yorkshire. The Duchess, who died at the age of 92, was buried after at Requiem Mass at Westminster Cathedral. During the Catholic service, attended by King Charles, the coffin was draped in the Royal Standard. And on top of that were flowers from her immediate family which included the white rose, the…
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Queen Camilla to miss the funeral of the Duchess of Kent after falling ill

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16th September 2025
Queen Camilla is to miss the funeral of the Duchess of Kent after developing a respiratory illness. Her Majesty is suffering from acute sinusitis and so will not attend the Requiem Mass for the Duchess taking place on September 16 at Westminster Cathedral. Buckingham Palace announced the absence just hours before the funeral was due to begin. A spokesperson said ”With great regret…
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