Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Queen Camilla Misses Funeral Due to Illness
The Duchess of Kent, who passed away at 92, was given a funeral at Westminster Cathedral.
King Charles, Prince William, and Kate attended to honor her.
This was significant as it was the first Catholic funeral for a royal family member in modern British history.
Queen Camilla could not attend the service due to an illness.
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the Duchess's good deeds in a message conveyed during the funeral.
The Duchess was known for her association with Wimbledon and for teaching music at a primary school.
Queen Camilla was unable to attend due to illness.
The funeral was a Requiem Mass at Westminster Cathedral.
King Charles, Prince William, and Kate attended the service.
The Duchess of Kent died on September 5th, aged 92.
It was the first Catholic royal funeral in modern British history.
- Who
- King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate
- What
- Funeral of Duchess of Kent
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Westminster Cathedral, London
- Why
- To pay respects and attend Requiem Mass
- Event
- Duchess of Kent's Funeral
- Attendees
- King Charles, Prince William, Kate
- Location
- Westminster Cathedral, London
- Queen Camilla
- Unable to attend due to illness
- Duchess of Kent's age
- 92
- Duchess of Kent's conversion
- Converted to Catholicism in 1994
- Notably
- First Catholic royal funeral in modern British history
