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Duchess Of Kent Dies, Oldest Member Of Britain's Royal Family
A quiet force in royal life and a champion of young musicians, Katharine, Duchess of Kent has died, Buckingham Palace announced.
At age 92, she was the oldest member of Britain’s royal family, and familiar to millions for her decades at Wimbledon.
"It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent," the palace said in a statement on Friday, Sept. 5. "Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family."
The statement noted that King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the…