Book of Condolence for The Duchess of Kent

The Duchess showed great compassion and empathy for everyone she met.  By visiting Northern Ireland with The Duke of Kent in 1980 on the first official Royal visit to Northern Ireland since the murder of Earl Mountbatten, The Duchess demonstrated her quest to deliver the message of hope and peace.  Her volunteering at the Passage homelessness charity and taking 13 years out of Royal life to teach music in a primary school show how she cares for others and wants to give her time to help improve their future.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren and the wider Royal Family as they mourn their loss.  May we reflect on the Duchess of Kent and the lives she touched across the world carrying the message of hope and peace.

The Duchess of Kent spent decades representing the Royal Family across the world.  She was committed to helping improve the lives of others whether that be teaching music, volunteering with charities, or listening to those who lost loved ones in difficult circumstances.  As a fan of tennis she was no stranger to Wimbledon and I remember her consoling a tearful Jana Novotna in 1993 and then five years later presenting the trophy to the Czech tennis star.  My thoughts are with the Duke of Kent and his family as well as the wider Royal Family who will support him in the coming period.

Deepest sympathy to the King and the family of the Duchess of Kent. Thank you for a life of service to the Nation.
 

My sincere condolences to the Duke of Kent and his family on the loss of the Duchess of Kent. She was an amazing kind lady . She will be missed. May she rest in peace.

How grateful we all have been to know of The Duchess of Kent and to have her extraordinary life of humility, grace and devotion as a source of inspiration. May she rest in peace, and rise and glory, to life everlasting - and may he memory be eternal. 🙏

Her Royal Highness Duchess of Kent, was a people person who love helping others . She will be sadly miss. My thoughts are for the Duke of Kent and Family.

The Duchess of Kent was a wonderful lady, I give my condolences to her family who are mourning her death, I give extreme condolences to HRH the Duke of Kent.
 

I send my deepest condolences to the Kent family on the passing of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. An incomparable member of the British Royal Family, she left an impeccable legacy in all causes worthy of her honour. May her soul rest in the Holy Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ!

So sorry to hear of the passing of the Duchess of Kent, always a hard working member of the Royal family, always elegant and seemed very kind, you will be sadly missed. 🙏 

Remembering Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent, or Katherine as she liked, is remembering someone who was deeply attracted to music and to the faith which she carried in her lovely heart! Praying for her!
 

I was so sorry to hear the sad news of your passing. I remember watching you getting married I was around 10 years old, and never forgot how beautiful you were, and still are, was such a shock to learn of your passing.  Such a beautiful kind lady. 

Condolences to the Duke of Kent and all the family on their sad loss,  R.I. P beautiful lady Katharine.

R. I. P dear lady, thank you for your smile, you're wonderful empathy shown throughout you life. May God bless you. Sleep peacefully.

I am truly grateful for the services of her Highness and express my deepest condolences.

Your Royal Highness, I wish to extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Duchess of Kent at the age of 92. Her serene grace, unwavering devotion, and lifetime of service have been a true inspiration to us all.

She embodied dignity in every role she embraced whether in public life, charitable endeavours, or within the loving devotion of her family. Her quiet strength and quiet generosity have touched countless lives, and her legacy of compassion and duty will forever remain a guiding light. May treasured memories of her kindness and dedication bring comfort in the days ahead, and may her noble spirit continue to inspire.

With deepest sympathy and respect, Reno Lee
 

A bright light has left us and those in the United Kingdom and abroad are grateful for her long life, her dedication to helping others and her sweet nature that touched so many. Prayers to her family and those that worked with her during her lifetime. 🙏

A truly lovely lady. God bless ma'am.
 

As a mature student at Edge Hill University, Lancashire, I was presented with my degree by the late Duchess of Kent when they held the ceremonies at the University of Lancashire. She was very kind and asked me what I was going to do after my studies I was very impressed that she was interested, and I never forgot that moment. May she rest in peace.
 

My heart is saddened and goes out to all members of the Royal Family and especially the Duchess of Kents immediate family, she will be greatly missed xxxx God Save The King xxx

I wish to express both my admiration of H.R.H. the late Duchess of Kent for a life well lived as well as my sadness upon learning of her death. She was the only genuinely warm member of the British Royal Family to conduct herself with absolute dignity without the slightest hint of scandal or controversy. As an American observer, I was always delighted to read stories of her and her immediate family in the Majesty and Royalty magazines, and I will never forget how she comforted Jana Novotna after the latter's devastating loss at Wimbledon in 1993. One of the pleasures of watching that greatest of all tennis championships was seeing this gracious, elegant, yet humble lady residing in the Royal Box. She came from the highest stratum of society but always treated others as equals regardless of their race or status.

Katherine Kent was also the first modern member of the House of Windsor to revert back to the Catholic church, which she did without fanfare before Princess Diana's mother decided to do the same in the mid -1990s. The Duchess of Kent was the true humanitarian in the Royal Family because she never called attention to herself or expected to create headlines for the good deeds she did. How ironic that she will now have the media coverage she never expected during her lifetime.

So many lives were enriched because of her extraordinary compassion which endured for sixty-four years in spite of the incredible burdens placed upon her as a senior member of the world's most exalted dynasty. May she rest in eternal grace and may all those who were blessed by her regal presence take comfort in knowing that the fine example she set will not be forgotten. Peace and glory to her spirit.

My condolences to the family for the loss of a wonderful lady with whom I had the great honour to converse on the apron at RAF Northolt following her delayed return from Newcastle. Her Royal Highness will always remain in my memory as the epitome of Royalty.
 

The Duchess visited a hospital in Leicestershire where my mum was a patient. The Duchess spotted my mum down the ward, not with the other patients who had gathered, and walked down to her. She spent some time with my mum. She never forgot the Duchess's kindness and compassion. Rest in peace. 🙏 

I send my condolences to the Duke of Kent and his children of the passing of the Duchess of Kent. In 1967 in Fiji, The Duchess said to my mother Savita Singh she wouldn't forget her smile and sari it was typical of the warmth the Duchess of Kent exuded to people.
 

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent and the entire Royal Family. The Duchess of Kent's quiet dignity, compassion, and lifelong dedication to public service left an indelible mark on the nation. Her humility and grace whether comforting a Wimbledon finalist or teaching music in Hull reflected a rare and beautiful spirit. May her legacy of kindness and empathy continue to inspire us all.

Rest in peace, Your Royal Highness.
 

Rest in peace