Her coffin has been received in a solemn ceremony

Katharine died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, aged 92 on September 4. She had become the first member of the royal family to convert to Catholicism for more than…

The Duchess of Kent's coffin will be transported from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral on Monday, the eve of her funeral.

Catholic funeral service for the Duchess will be first for a member of the Royal family in modern British history

Her coffin has been received in a solemn ceremony

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