Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent

Buckingham Palace have announced the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. As a sign of respect, condolences, and recognition of Her Royal Highness devotion to community and Charity work will be lowering the Union Flag to half mast today.

View the announcement from Buckingham Palace.

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Date of announcement: Friday 5 September 2025