Katharine, Duchess of Kent
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, (born Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley, 22 February 1933 – 4 September 2025), was a member of the British Royal Family. Her husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.
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| Born | Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley 22 February 1933 Hovingham Hall, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 4 September 2025 (aged 92) Kensington Palace, London, England |
| Spouse | |
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| House | Worsley (by birth) Windsor (by marriage) |
| Father | Sir William Worsley, 4th Bt. |
| Mother | Joyce Brunner |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism (prev. Anglicanism) |
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Katharine was born in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, She was the youngest daughter of Sir William Worsley and Joyce Brunner
She was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent in 1961, They had three children George, Lady Helen, and Lord Nicholas
The Duchess of Kent became famous her conversion to Catholicism in 1994, the first member of the Royal Family to convert publicly since 1701.[1] The Duchess of Kent was strongly associated with the world of music, and had performed as a member of several choirs.
The Duchess died at Kensington Palace on 4 September 2025, aged 92. Her death was announced by Buckingham Palace the following day.[2]
Titles
- 22 February 1933 – 8 June 1961: Miss Katharine Worsley
- 8 June 1961 – 4 September 2025: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent
- In Scotland Her Royal Highness The Countess of St Andrews
- In Northern Ireland: Baroness Downpatrick
Katharine, Duchess Of Kent Media
The Duchess with Sir Walter Campbell and Lady Campbell in Brisbane, 1992
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The Duke and Duchess of Kent at Trooping the Colour, June 2013
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GBR Family Order Elizabeth II BAR
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UK Royal Victorian Order ribbon
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon bar. United Kingdom.
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon bar. United Kingdom.
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Ribbon bar of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
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Ribbon bar: Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal – United Kingdom.
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Ribbon bar: King Charles III Coronaton Medal – United Kingdom.
References
- ↑ "The Army wife who would occasionally don a tiara". The Telegraph. 19 June 1999. Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ↑ Coughlan, Sean (5 September 2025). "Katharine, Duchess of Kent dies aged 92". BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy5v4lgkqpo. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
Other websites
- The Duchess of Kent at the Royal Family website
- Future Talent Charity Website
| Order of precedence in the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by The Duchess of Gloucester |
Ladies HRH The Duchess of Kent |
Succeeded by Princess Michael of Kent |
| Academic offices | ||
| Preceded by The Princess Royal |
Chancellor of the University of Leeds 1966–1999 |
Succeeded by Melvyn Bragg |