Britain’s Duchess of Kent, Katharine Worsley, has died at the age of 92, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
The Duchess was known for her long-standing association with the Wimbledon tennis tournament, where she would often present trophies to winners.
The Duchess was married to the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. She was devoted to various organizations and had a passion for music and empathy for young people.King Charles, who is in Balmoral in Scotland, was informed of her death late on Thursday, and there will be a period of royal mourning until the duchess’s funeral, with dark clothes and troops on public duties wearing black armbands The King and Queen, along with other members of the Royal Family, paid tribute to her life and service, joining the Duke of Kent and their children and grandchildren in mourning.
The union flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect .
The Duchess’s life-long devotion to various organizations and her passion for music will be remembered fondly. Her association with Wimbledon and her role in presenting trophies to winners will also be part of her lasting legacy.
