Announcement of the death of The Duchess of Kent

It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent (4 September 2025).

Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully 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.

Stevenage Borough Council would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family during this difficult time.