Prince William has made his first public appearance since the death of the Duchess of Kent was announced by Buckingham Palace.
The Prince of Wales is attending the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Group Stage match between Wales and Fiji.
Prince William is the Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union and is supporting Wales at the Sandy Park stadium in Exeter on Saturday afternoon.
The public appearance comes just one day after Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duchess of Kent died on Thursday evening.
The Prince of Wales is attending the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Group Stage match between Wales and Fiji.
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On Friday, Princess Kate and Prince William shared a statement following the death of the Duchess of Kent.
The Prince and Princess of Wales stated that Katherine, the Duchess of York "will be a much missed family member.
The statement directly mentioned the Duchess of York's three children, George, Earl of St Andrews, 63, Lady Helen Taylor, 61, and Lord Nicholas Windsor, 55.
The royal couple wrote in a message on social media: "Our thoughts today are with The Duke of Kent and his family, particularly George, Helen and Nicholas.
Prince William is the Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union and is supporting Wales at the Sandy Park stadium in Exeter on Saturday afternoon.
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"The Duchess worked tirelessly to help others and supported many causes, including through her love of music.
"She will be a much missed member of the family. W & C"
Earlier on Saturday, Buckingham Palace confirmed the key details surrounding the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.
The funeral will take place at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, 16th of September at 2pm.
The Duchess of Kent’s coffin will rest in the private chapel at Kensington Palace ahead of the funeral.
Earlier on Saturday, Buckingham Palace confirmed the key details surrounding the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.
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The coffin will be taken by hearse to Westminster Cathedral on Monday, 15th September, where the Rite of Reception and Vespers will take place, on the eve of the Requiem Mass.
The Duchess of Kent’s coffin will rest overnight in the Lady Chapel ahead of the funeral at Westminster Cathedral.
King Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the Royal Family will join the Duke of Kent and members of the Duchess of Kent's family at the Requiem Mass for the Duchess of Kent.
Afterwards, the coffin will be taken by hearse to the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor.
Flags will be half-masted at all official Royal Residences flying the Union flag on the day of the Funeral.