The Duke of Kent, 89, has returned to work just weeks after the death of the Duchess of Kent.
The Court Circular, which documents engagements undertaken by working members of the Royal Family, showed that Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was out in West London on Tuesday evening.
The entry read: "The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this evening attended a Concert at 36 Wigmore Street, London W1."
Prince Edward, a renowned lover of classical music, has attended concerts and galas at the London venue for several years.
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The outing marked a rare official engagement for the Duke of Kent.
Despite not completely retiring from royal duties, the 89-year-old has significantly scaled back his public engagements in recent years.
For example, he retired from his long-standing role as Colonel of the Scots Guard in April 2024.
He continues to carry out some engagements and remains a working member of the Royal Family, though his duties have decreased as he has aged.
Duke of Kent, 89, returns to work just weeks after his wife's death
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The engagement also marked Prince Edward's official return to royal duties since the death of his wife, Katharine, Duchess of Kent.
On September 5, Buckingham Palace issued the following announcement: "It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.
"Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.
"The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people."
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The Duke of Kent attended a concert on Tuesday, according to the Court Circular
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The following day, the Palace announced its plans for Katharine's historic Catholic funeral at Westminster Cathedral.
The statement read: "The Funeral of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent will take place at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, 16th September at 1400hrs BST. Ahead of the Funeral, The Duchess of Kent’s coffin will rest in the private chapel at Kensington Palace.
"Her Royal Highness’s 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. Thereafter it will rest overnight in the Lady Chapel.
"On the afternoon of Tuesday, 16th September, Their Majesties The King and Queen and Members of the Royal Family will join The Duke of Kent and members of The Duchess’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."
Despite planning to be present, Queen Camilla was unable to attend the Duchess of Kent's funeral due to suffering from acute sinusitis.
King Charles, 76, was instead joined by Prince William, Princess Kate, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, 61, also missed the ceremony as he was overseas in Papua New Guinea, representing the King at the 50th anniversary of the country's independence.
The Duke of Kent is set to celebrate his 90th birthday on October 9, meaning the Royal Family will most certainly issue a celebratory message on social media.
His wife, Katharine, was survived by Prince Edward and their children, George, Earl of St Andrews, 63, Lady Helen Taylor, 61, and Lord Nicholas Windsor, 55.
The 89-year-old duke currently lives at Wren House in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
However, his office is based at York House at St James's Palace.
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