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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver

Duchess of Kent has died aged 92, says Buckingham Palace

The Duchess of Kent, pictured in 2000.
The Duchess of Kent, pictured in 2000. Photograph: Phil Noble/PA

The Duchess of Kent, the first Catholic convert in the royal family for centuries, who was known for presenting numerous Wimbledon trophies and consoling runners-up, has died aged 92.

The duchess was married to the late queen’s cousin the Duke of Kent but for decades led a separate life from him.

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