Duchess of Kent
Katharine Worsley, the Duchess of Kent, was a prominent member of the British royal family, known for her marriage to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, in 1961. She gained public recognition for her long-standing association with the Wimbledon tennis tournament, where she presented trophies starting in 1969. Notably, she converted to Roman Catholicism in 1994, becoming the first British royal to do so since King Charles II. Her passing on September 4, 2023, at the age of 92, led to King Charles III attending her funeral, marking a significant departure from royal tradition as he became the first monarch in centuries to attend a Roman Catholic service.
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Recent news mentions
Prince Andrew's appearance outside Westminster Cathedral for the funeral of the Duchess of Kent illustrated the problem for all the world to see.
Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title after years of scandal
New Zealand· 2025-10-18
The Duchess of Kent's funeral highlighted the tensions within the royal family.
The final straw for a King whose brother had become poisonous
Australia· 2025-10-17The duchess, Katharine Worsley, died on September 4, aged 92.
King Charles breaks with royal tradition to bid farewell to Duchess of KentAustralia· 2025-09-16
