OR Duchess of Kentone of the most beloved forms of royal familydied on Thursday night at the age of 92, surrounded by her family members, she announced the Buckingham her Friday.

‘With deep regret the Palace announces her death Her royal highness, the Duchess of Kent“, The official announcement says. «Duchess left quietly on Thursday night at Kensington Palacewith her family by her side. “

King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family They will remember her “her constant dedication to the organizations she worked with, her passion for music and her empathy for young people,” the palace notes.

British Prime Minister, Sir Star starhe expressed his condolences, describing it as “one of the most workers’ representatives of the royal family”. “He brought compassion, dignity and a human dimension to whatever he did,” he added.

The prince and the princess of Wales They wrote in their post on X that the Duchess “will be very missing the family”. “The Duchess worked tirelessly to help others and supported many actions, including those related to her love for music,” she notes.

The king approved a period royal mourning until the funeral day. The details of the ceremony and the list of attendees have not yet been announced. In the meantime, the flag in Buckingham is waving in the middle, while the traditional framework with the announcement was placed on the rails of the royal residence.

During mourning, members of the royal family and staff will carry special costume, while soldiers in public duties, as well as royal stable officials, will wear black armbands.

The Duchess of Kent had retired from public duties since 2002, so she was less known to the younger generation. However, in Britain and tennis friends internationally, she will be unforgettable for her role in the Wimbledon tournament, where she has been delivering the trophy of the women’s final for years.

Born as Kathryn Worsley in a aristocratic family of Yorkshireshe met her future husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in 1956 and got married in 1961. Prince Edward was a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The Duchess has served for decades as an active member of the royal family, with a voluntary action on Passage Night Shelter for homeless, while traveling around the world as UNICEF ambassador. She had three children (while her fourth son was born dead). In 1994 he became the first member of the British royal family to embrace Catholicism after more than 300 years.

In Wimbledon, he put aside the typical protocol and became a comforting figure for the tennis players. It was a characteristic moment when she embraced the uneasy Jana Novotna after her defeat in 1993. Five years later, she was present to award her trophy when the Czech athlete won the title.

In an incident showing her character, the Duchess of Kent attempted to invite a twelve -year -old boy to the royal position of Wimbledon (Royal Box) to comfort her as she had recently lost a nearby face. Although the boy was wearing a suit and tie, her invitation was rejected, as the Royal Box only allows children with “royal” relationships. She then insisted and sat with him outside the VIP area, showing that compassion did not depend on titles or protocols. For many years later, he avoided entering the Royal Box.

After her retirement in 2002, the Duchess, who loved music and played piano, ecclesiastical instrument and violin, taught music at a Primary School in Hal, and also founded the Foundation. Future talentwhich gives equal opportunities for children to develop their musical talents.