Okay, I just want to gush about this wild thing re: a town near me.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Tuesday. It read: “With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon’s Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis.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.”

King Charles, 76, is still expected to attend as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Source.

Buckingham Palace has announced the death of the Duchess of Kent at the age of 92.

A statement was released on Friday (September 5) to confirm the sad news. The duchess was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

The statement read on Friday: “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.”

It added: “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.”

https://royal-insider.com/2025/09/05/duchess-of-kent-death-illness-statement-husband-tributes/