Kate Middleton & Prince William are paying tribute after the death of a beloved royal family member. On September 5, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a joint statement following Buckingham Palace’s announcement that Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, had died at age 92.
(Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)Their message, shared on social media, appeared in white text on a black background and was topped with their joint monogram.
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Touching Statement
“Our thoughts today are with The Duke of Kent and his family, particularly George, Helen and Nicholas,” they wrote. “The Duchess worked tirelessly to help others and supported many causes, including through her love of music. She will be a much missed member of the family.”
The note was signed simply with their initials, “W & C.”
Remembering the Duchess’s Royal Connections
(Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)Katharine married Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in 1961 and remained a familiar presence at major royal events.
(Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)She attended Prince William and Kate’s wedding in 2011 and was closely connected to the family through her long association with Wimbledon.
(Photo by Rob Taggart/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Remembered for comforting players with hugs, the Duchess appeared at the tournament in 1994 with Princess Diana and a young William.
(Photo by Henning Bangen/Bongarts/Getty Images)Today, Kate carries on that tradition as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presenting trophies to winners each year.
A Life of Service & Family
(Photo by Bob Martin/Allsport/Getty Images)The Duchess and the Duke of Kent welcomed three children: George, Earl of St. Andrews, Lady Helen Windsor, and Lord Nicholas Windsor.
She was also candid about personal loss, speaking openly about a miscarriage and the stillbirth of her son, which she described as devastating but ultimately gave her greater empathy for others.
In 1996, she stepped back from royal duties and spent a decade teaching music at a primary school in Hull. Although she opted to live more privately, she continued to attend select royal family events, such as Trooping the Colour.
Buckingham Palace Confirms Her Passing
Buckingham Palace confirmed her death in a statement released September 5. “Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family,” the message read.
“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 life-long devotion to all the organizations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people.”
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, is remembered for her kindness, her lifelong dedication to service, and her love of music, which touched many lives.
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