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The Duchess of Kent, who was married to the late Queen\u2019s cousin the Duke of Kent, has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced.<\/p>\n
Born Katharine Worsley, she was known for consoling losing Wimbledon finalists, notably a tearful Jana Novotna in 1993, and presented trophies at the championships for many years.<\/p>\n
She preferred to be known as Mrs Kent and dropped her HRH style, retreating from royal life to spend more than a decade teaching music in a state primary school in Hull.<\/p>\n
The Palace said in a statement: \u201cIt is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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\u2019s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people.\u201d<\/p>\n
The union flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast at midday as a mark of respect and a formal framed announcement will be posted on the railings of the royal residence shortly.<\/p>\n
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