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Duchess of Kent's Funeral to Take Place at Westminster Cathedral
The funeral of the Duchess of Kent, Katharine, will take place at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, September 16. This will be the first Catholic funeral for a member of the royal family in modern history.
The Duchess, who passed away on September 4 at the age of 92, converted to Catholicism in 1994. As a result, her funeral will take place at Westminster Cathedral, the principal Catholic cathedral in London, marking the first royal funeral in the cathedral since its construction in 1903.
Duchess Katharine became a member of the royal family in 1961 when she married Edward, the Duke of Kent. She is survived by her three children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Throughout her life, the Duchess supported music and charitable organizations. She was known for her patronage of the arts, particularly in the field of music, and presented trophies at many Wimbledon tennis championships.
The Requiem Mass for the Duchess will begin at 2 pm on September 16 and will be led by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. A reception and vespers for the Requiem Mass will take place at Westminster Cathedral on September 15.
On the day of the funeral, flags at all official royal residences will be flown at half-mast. The royal family, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla, are expected to attend the service.
After the Requiem Mass, the Duchess's coffin will be taken to the Royal Burial Ground in Frogmore, Windsor. The coffin will be placed in the private chapel of Kensington Palace on September 15.
The Duchess's conversion to Catholicism in 1994 made her the first member of the British royal family since 1685 to join the Roman Catholic Church, according to the "Irish Times".
In 1996, the Duchess retired from public life to teach music at a primary school. Despite her retirement, she continued to support various charitable causes and was a dedicated patron of the arts.
The Duchess of Kent's funeral will be an historic occasion, marking the first time a Catholic funeral has been held for a member of the royal family in modern times. Her life and contributions will be remembered and celebrated by her family, friends, and the wider public.
