Coffin of the Duchess of Kent taken to Westminster Cathedral 

The extended Kent Family joined Prince Edward, Duke of Kent as the  Coffin of the late Duchess of Kent was taken from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral on September 15th, on the eve of the Funeral. The Baronet’s daughter who married the late Queen’s first cousin and was a working royal for over 40 years before retiring from royal duties, the late Duchess of Kent passed away earlier this month.

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was joined by his children, their spouses, grandchildren and siblings as the coffin of the late Duchess of Kent was transported in the Royal Hearse from Kensington Palace to Westminster Cathedral, where the Rite of Reception and Vespers took place, on the eve of the Requiem Mass. The coffin will rest overnight in the Lady Chapel.

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Lady Helen Taylor

The Earl and Countess of St AndrewsLady Helen Taylor, and Lord Nicholas Windsor with their children

Princess Alexandra of Kent

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

Lord and Lady Frederik Windsor and James and Marina Ogilvy

Tomorrow, the King, Queen and Members of the Royal Family will join the Duke of Kent at the Requiem Mass for late Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral before the coffin will be taken by hearse to the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore in Windsor.

Kent Pearl and Diamond Fringe Tiara

Cambridge Sapphire Parure

Queen Mary’s Diamond Crochet Bandeau

Duchess of Kent’s Aquamarine Tiara

Kent Festoon Tiara

King Olav’s Gift Tiara

Duchess of Kent’s Diamond and Pearl Suite

Princess Marina’s Diamond Girandole Earrings

Duchess of Kent’s Diamond Flower Suite

Queen Victoria’s Gold Brooch

Empress Maria Feodrovna’s Sapphire Brooch

Duchess of Kent’s Art Deco Brooch

Princess Marina’s Black Pearl Brooch

Duchess of Kent’s Pearl Earrings

Diamond Flower Brooch

Queen Sonja’s Emerald Bead Suite

Cambridge Sapphire Parure

Kent Festoon Tiara

Kent City of London Fringe Tiara 

Kent Pearl Bandeau

Greek Ruby Parure

Vladimir Fringe Tiara

Diamond Bandeau Tiara

Princess Marina’s Diamond Girandole Earrings

Diamond Circle Earrings

Vladimir Pearl Earrings

Princess Marina’s Diamond Bow Brooch 

Princess Louise’s Diamond Daisy Brooches 

Empress Maria Feodrovna’s Sapphire Brooch

Duchess of Kent’s Art Deco Brooch

 

Princess Marina’s Black Pearl Brooch

Duchess of Kent’s Pearl Earrings

Princess Marina’s Cartier Sapphire Clips

Princess Louise’s Emerald Brooch

Princess Marina’s Cartier Flower Brooch

Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna’s Emerald Brooch

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