The Duchess of Kent, who married The Duke of Kent, a cousin of the late Queen, has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace announced.
Palace said in a statement: “It is with deep grief that Buckingham Palace announced the death of her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent.
“His Royal Hynes died peacefully at the Kensington Palace last night, which was surrounded by his family.
“The king and the queen and all the members of the royal family join the Duke of Kent, their children and grandchildren, who mourn their loss and remember the devotion of the lifetime of Duchess for all the organizations with whom he was associated, his passion for music and his sympathy for young people.”
The union flag at Buckingham Palace was launched in the afternoon to half a mast as a mark of respect and a formal frame announcement will be posted on the railing of the royal residence soon.
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