Duchess of Kent's £1.4M Estate Left to Family and Music Charity

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, passed away peacefully at her Kensington Palace home on September 4, 2025, at the age of 92. Her estate, valued at over £1.4 million before liabilities, has been detailed in newly reported probate documents. She signed her will as "Katharine Kent" on October 5, 2022.

The Duchess's will includes a £10,000 gift to Future Talent, a charity she co-founded in 2004. This reflects her dedication to supporting young musicians from low-income backgrounds, stemming from her 13 years teaching music in East Hull.

Her residual estate will benefit her husband, the Duke of Kent, during his lifetime. Subsequently, half will pass to their eldest son, George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, with a third to Lord Nicholas Windsor, and a sixth to Lady Helen Taylor.

Personal possessions, including jewelry and furniture, were bequeathed to the Duke. Her interest in a property in Edwardes Square, Kensington, was left to her grandson, Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick.

The Duchess also left £5,000 to each of her nine godchildren, totaling £45,000 in individual bequests. She had stepped away from full-time royal duties in 2002 to focus on music, education, and charitable endeavors.

Katharine's Requiem Mass was held at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025, marking a significant event as the first royal funeral at the cathedral and the first royal Catholic funeral in modern British history.

Buckingham Palace and members of the royal family, including Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, remembered the Duchess for her empathy towards young people, her passion for music, and her unwavering commitment to the organizations she supported.