"It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family."
"The King and Queen and all members of the royal family join the Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly the duchess's lifelong devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people."
"The union flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast at midday as a mark of respect and a formal framed announcement will be posted on the railings of the royal residence shortly."
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, aged 92, died peacefully at Kensington Palace late on Thursday evening, surrounded by her family. She was married to the Duke of Kent, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II; their marriage service took place at York Minster in June 1961. The King and Queen and all members of the royal family join the Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning. The duchess was remembered for lifelong devotion to many organisations, a passion for music and empathy for young people. The union flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast and a formal framed announcement will be posted on the palace railings.
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