King Charles says emotional goodbye to Duchess of Kent in new message
Buckingham Palace releases heartfelt statement ahead of Duchess of Kent funeral
King Charles shared an emotional message as the royal family is set to gather for the Duchess of Kent's funeral.
On September 16, Buckingham Palace shared a series of delightful photos alongside a heartfelt tribute to the late Katharine.
In a statement released on the royal family's social media, the King bid farewell to a key member of the royal family. "Today, Members of the Royal Family will gather at Westminster Cathedral to remember the life of The Duchess of Kent."
"In 1961, The Duchess married The Duke of Kent, cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, in York Minster. Together, they had three children and ten grandchildren."
"Proudly of Yorkshire heritage, Her Royal Highness became a working Member of The Royal Family following her marriage, and in 1977 she was created a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)."
The monarch's spokesperson shared that the Duchess of Kent, who stepped aside as a working member of the royal family in 2002, focused on her private and charitable work in the field of music, which was her passion.
It is important to note that King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate and other senior royals, including the Duchess of Kent's family members, are set to be at Westminster Cathedral today, September 16, at 2 pm.
