Summary
Queen Camilla has canceled her attendance at the Duchess of Kent's funeral due to health issues. The funeral is significant as it is the first Catholic service for a British royal in modern times, held at Westminster Cathedral. The Royal Family and other members will attend, and the Duchess will be laid to rest at Frogmore, Windsor.
Key Facts
- Queen Camilla will not attend the funeral because she is recovering from acute sinusitis.
- The funeral will be at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral for a British royal in modern times.
- King Charles III and the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the service.
- Katharine, Duchess of Kent, passed away on September 4 at age 92.
- The Duchess of Kent’s coffin was taken from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral for a private vigil.
- The Duchess will be buried at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor.
- A royal spokesperson expressed that Queen Camilla’s thoughts are with the Duke of Kent and the family.
