Katharine, Duchess of Kent Height, Age, Death, Family, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Biography

Last Updated on: 6th September 2025, 11:18 am

Who was Duchess of Kent? Biography, Wiki

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, was a beloved and graceful member of the British Royal Family. Known for her warmth and compassion, she lived a life dedicated to her family, music, and helping others. While she often stepped back from the limelight, her impact, from the Wimbledon tennis courts to primary school classrooms, was deeply felt by many.

Katharine, Duchess of Kent Age

Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley was born on February 22, 1933. She passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 92.

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name	Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley
Nickname	Katharine Kent
Date of Birth	February 22, 1933
Date of Death	September 4, 2025
Age (At time of death)	92 years
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Place of Birth	Hovingham, United Kingdom
Place of Residence	Kensington Palace, London
Parents	Sir William Worsley, Joyce Morgan Brunner
Siblings	3 (Marcus Worsley, Oliver Worsley, John Worsley)
Education	Schooling
Institute	Queen Margaret’s School, York
Occupation	Duchess
Relationship Status	Married
Husband	Prince Edward
Children	3
Religion	Roman Catholic
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	White
Height	5 feet 7 inches
Weight	{Update Soon}
Eye color	Black
Hair color	Brown
Net Worth (At time of death)	In Between $1 million – $10 million
Category	Biography

Education

Her education began at Queen Margaret’s School in York. She later studied domestic science at a college in Oxford. A passionate musician, she dedicated much of her life to mastering the piano and violin.

Family

Katharine was born into an aristocratic family at Hovingham Hall in Yorkshire. Her parents were Sir William Worsley, a wealthy landowner, and Joyce Morgan Brunner. She had three brothers: Marcus Worsley, Oliver Worsley, and John Worsley.

Husband

She married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, on June 8, 1961. Their wedding at York Minster was a grand event. Their marriage lasted over 64 years, until her passing. Prince Edward, often called “Steady Eddie,” survives her.

Children

The Duke and Duchess of Kent had three children:

1. George Windsor, Earl of St. Andrews (born 1962)

2. Lady Helen Taylor (born 1964)

3. Lord Nicholas Windsor (born 1970)

Tragically, she also experienced a miscarriage in 1975 and a stillbirth in 1977.

Career

Her primary role was as a working member of the Royal Family, supporting numerous charities. She was a constant presence at the Wimbledon tennis championships for decades, famously comforting the player Jana Novotna in 1993.

Her true passion was music education. In a move that surprised many, she quietly worked as a music teacher at Wansbeck Primary School in Hull for over a decade, where the children knew her simply as “Mrs. Kent.” She also founded the musical charity Future Talent to help children from low-income families.

Illness and Death

Katharine faced several health challenges throughout her life. She spoke openly about her struggles with depression and nervous exhaustion following her stillbirth. She also battled chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Duchess of Kent passed away peacefully on the night of September 4, 2025, at her home in Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. The death of Duchess of Kent was met with great sadness across the nation.

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A Lasting Legacy: Her Grandchildren

The grandchildren of Katharine were a great joy in her life. Through her three children, she had ten grandchildren, many of whom lead interesting lives:

• Through her son George: Edward Windsor (Lord Downpatrick), Lady Marina Charlotte Windsor, and the model Lady Amelia Windsor.

• Through her daughter Helen: Columbus Taylor, the DJ Cassius Taylor, Eloise Taylor, and Estella Taylor.

• Through her son Nicholas: Albert Windsor, Leopold Windsor, and Louis Windsor.

The family tree extends to great grandparents on her own side, the Worsleys, who were landowners in Yorkshire for centuries.

Religion

In 1994, she converted to Roman Catholicism, becoming the first British royal to do so in over 300 years. She found great comfort and guidance in her faith throughout her life.

Ethnicity and Nationality

Her ethnicity was white British, with deep roots in Yorkshire. Her nationality was British.

Height and Weight

How tall was Katharine, Duchess of Kent? She was 5′ 7″ (170 cm) tall, which is 1.70 meters. Her weight was never officially disclosed.

Net Worth

The net worth of the Duchess of Kent was not publicly known. While she came from a wealthy family and was part of the royal family, her finances were private. Her wealth lied in between $1 million and $10 million, considered modest by royal standards.

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Social Media Handles

All the mentioned below are the social media handles of a Duchess of Kent Katharine:

Homepage	www.theeducationisthub.com
Instagram	{Update Soon}
Facebook	{Update Soon}