The royal who has recently died is Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. She passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on September 4, 2025, at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. Katharine was the wife of Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. She was known for her longstanding involvement with the Wimbledon tennis tournament and for her passion for music. The royal family entered a period of official mourning following her death, with flags lowered to half-mast at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences. King Charles III attended her historic Catholic funeral at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025, marking the first time in centuries a British monarch attended a Catholic funeral. The Duchess of Kent's coffin was later taken to Frogmore for burial.