The Duchess of Kent, the oldest member of the British royal family, died at the age of 92. She was known for her devotion to charity activities and passion for music.
The Duchess of Kent, the wife of the cousin of the deceased Queen Elizabeth, died on Thursday at the age of 92. Buckingham Palace reported on Friday, TASR writes according to AFP and Reuters reports.
“The Buckingham Palace with a deep sorrow announces the death of her royal highness Duchess of Kenta,” the palace wrote in a statement. The oldest member of the British Queen of the Family by the civil name Katharine Worsley was known mainly for the winners of the Wimbledon tennis trophies.
Died in a family circle
“The king, the queen and all members of the royal family join the Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning over their loss and love and love the lifelong devotion of the Duchess to all organizations with whom she was associated with her passion for music and empathy towards young people,” Buckingham Palace said.
Kentu Duchess died at peace on Thursday night in the Kensington Palace surrounded by family. As a sign of respect, the flag in Buckingham Palace was only half a pole on Friday at noon. Worsley became a member of the royal family with Prince Edward in 1961.
