The Duchess of Kent was Katharine, Duchess of Kent (born Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley in 1933). She was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who is a grandson of King George V and a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. Katharine became Duchess of Kent upon their marriage in 1961. She was known for her passion for music, empathy for young people, and her long association with royal duties such as presenting the Ladies' Singles Trophy at Wimbledon. Later in life, she stepped back from royal duties and became a music teacher at a primary school. She converted to Catholicism in 1994 and was one of the few royals to do so in modern times. Katharine was the oldest living member of the British royal family until her death on September 4, 2025, at the age of 92.