Summary
Prince Andrew attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent in London, which occurred on the same day as Donald Trump's arrival in Britain. Prince Andrew stepped back from public duties in 2019 after a controversial interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The funeral was notable as it was attended by several members of the royal family, including King Charles III, Prince William, and Princess Kate.
Key Facts
- Prince Andrew appeared at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent in London on September 16, 2025.
- Andrew stopped public appearances in 2019 due to an interview about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Donald Trump arrived in the UK later that day amid his own controversies linked to Epstein.
- Prince Andrew settled a lawsuit out of court regarding allegations by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault.
- The funeral was the first Catholic service for a British royal in modern times.
- Queen Camilla did not attend the funeral due to illness.
- A message from Pope Leo XIV offering condolences was read at the funeral.
- Protests related to Trump and Epstein's past friendship occurred in Windsor.
