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The family of Virginia Giuffre has called for the Duchess of York to be stripped of her courtesy royal title after she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “supreme friend” in a 2011 email. Seven charities have cut ties with Sarah Ferguson since the email – in which she also appeared to apologise for her public criticism of Epstein after …

The Duchess of York has so far been the great survivor of the royal world, bouncing back from embarrassments that would have sunk many others. But she is now mired in a deep scandal about her connection with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that seems much harder to resolve. Charity patronages are falling off her like autumn leaves, with seven charities …

The Duchess of York has been removed as patron of four charities after an email from 2011 emerged in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her “supreme friend”. Julia’s House, a children’s hospice charity serving families in Dorset and Wiltshire, was the first to remove Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, saying it was “inappropriate” for her …

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 16, 2025 / 15:07 pm The British Royal family held its first Catholic funeral in modern history on Tuesday for the duchess of Kent, the first senior British royal to be received into the Church since the 17th century.  The duchess died on Sept. 4 at the age of 92 and asked that …

King Charles Mourns Duchess of Kent at Catholic Funeral  The New York Times Kate Middleton Warmly Says Goodbye to King Charles with a Kiss on the Cheek and a Curtsy After Royal Funeral  Yahoo News Canada King at Duchess of Kent’s funeral but ill Queen did not attend  BBC Prince Andrew Makes Rare Appearance With Ex Sarah Ferguson at Duchess of Kent’s Funeral  E! …

Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent PA Media King Charles joined mourners at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent King Charles and other senior royals have arrived at the funeral of Katharine, the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral. But Queen Camilla sent her “deep regrets” at having to miss the service because she was recovering from acute sinusitis. The Prince and …

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the annual Braemar Gathering Highland Games Queen Camilla raised eyebrows over her choice of attire during her first appearance since the Duchess of Kent’s death. Over the weekend, the Queen joined king Charles for the annual Braemar Gathering Highland Games near Balmoral — marking the monarchs’ first public engagement since the death of …

By Edward Pentin National Catholic Register, Sep 6, 2025 / 09:00 am Her royal highness the duchess of Kent, who became the first senior British royal to be received into the Catholic Church since the 17th century, has died at the age of 92. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the duchess died peacefully on Thursday evening at her Kensington …

Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Reuters The Duchess of Kent was praised for her kindness and interest in music The funeral of the Duchess of Kent will be held at Westminster Cathedral on 16 September, with the King and Queen among the senior royals who will be in attendance, Buckingham Palace has announced. The duchess, Katharine, died on Thursday aged 92, prompting …

Duchess of Kent, Royal Who Comforted a Wimbledon Loser, Dies at 92  The New York Times The Duchess of Kent: The life of the royal who became a school teacher  BBC Britain’s royal family announces death of Duchess of Kent at 92  ABC News Britain’s Duchess of Kent, known for her ‘human touch,’ dead at 92  CNN Britain’s Duchess of Kent, known for her …