Princess Kate and Prince William are supporting King Charles at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral today following Queen Camilla’s withdrawal from the service.
Buckingham Palace announced just hours before the funeral was due to begin that Queen Camilla would not be attending due to a health issue.
The Queen is recovering from acute sinusitis and is resting ahead of Donald Trump’s State Visit to the UK this week.
The Duke of Kent has been informed of Camilla’s decision to miss the funeral and has sent his best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Princess Kate and Prince William are supporting King Charles at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral today following Queen Camilla’s withdrawal from the service.
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The Requiem Mass this afternoon is the first Catholic funeral service for a member of the monarchy since Westminster Cathedral’s construction in 1903.
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Buckingham Palace said in a statement released this afternoon: "With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon’s Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis.
"Her thoughts and prayers will be with The Duke of Kent and all the family."
Katherine, Duchess of Kent, died surrounded by her family at Kensington Palace on September 4th, 2025.
The Requiem Mass this afternoon is the first Catholic funeral service for a member of the monarchy since Westminster Cathedral’s construction in 1903.
Buckingham Palace announced just hours before the funeral was due to begin that Queen Camilla would not be attending due to a health issue..
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The Requiem Mass is being conducted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, with additional participation by Bishop James Curry, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, and the Dean of Windsor.
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The Requiem Mass is being conducted by the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, with additional participation by Bishop James Curry, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, and the Dean of Windsor.
The Duke of Kent, Katherine’s husband, and their children and grandchildren are attending the funeral this afternoon.
Prince Harry decided not to attend the funeral and flew back to the US following his four-day visit to the UK last week.
The Duke of Sussex sent his condolences privately to the family of the Duchess of Kent following her death earlier this month.
Following the Mass, the coffin will be taken by hearse to the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor.
The Duke of Kent, Katherine’s husband, and their children and grandchildren are attending the funeral this afternoon.
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King Charles arrived at the funeral on his own after Queen Camilla pulled out of the service.
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The Duchess of Kent leaves behind three children and 10 grandchildren, including popular model Lady Amelia Windsor.
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The Duchess of Kent leaves behind three children and 10 grandchildren, including popular model Lady Amelia Windsor.
The couple's three children are George, Earl of St Andrews, 63, Lady Helen Taylor, 61, and Lord Nicholas Windsor, 55.
Katherine became the first senior member of the Royal Family to publicly convert to Catholicism since the Act of Settlement, which bars Catholics from the line of succession.
She converted with Queen Elizabeth II’s permission, who saw it as a personal matter of faith.