Mayor’s condolences to Royal Family over death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent

North Lincolnshire Mayor Cllr Carol Ross has paid tribute to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent, following her death on Thursday.

At 92, The Duchess, Katharine, was the oldest member of the Royal Family, and was married to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Cllr Ross said: “I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King and all members of the Royal Family following the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

“She was known as a woman of kindness and dignity who was devoted to many good causes, particularly tennis and music. She will be sadly missed.”

The flags at Church Square House have been lowered to half mast following the announcement.

The funeral will be held at Westminster Cathedral on 16 September, with the King and Queen among the senior royals in attendance.
Buckingham Palace will open an online book of condolence in the near future.