About 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. She was the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a grandson of King George V. Katharine converted to Catholicism in 1994, becoming one of the few members of the royal family to convert since the passing of the Act of Settlement 1701. For over three decades, she was a familiar presence at Wimbledon, where she presented the Ladies' Singles Trophy and became known for her warmth and compassion. A lifelong supporter of music, she performed with several choirs and held honorary roles in musical organisations. In later years, she taught music at a primary school in Kingston upon Hull, where she was known simply as "Mrs Kent", and in 2004 co-founded the charity Future Talent to support musically gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022, Katharine became the oldest living member of the British royal family, until her own death. Her funeral marked the first royal Catholic funeral in the United Kingdom in modern history.
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