Duke of Kent supported as he marks Holocaust Memorial Day with public outing
There has been a lot of praise for the dukeThe Duke of Kent has been seen out as he marked Holocaust Memorial Day this week, months on from losing his beloved wife Katharine, Duchess of Kent.
Last September, the Duchess of Kent died at the age of 92. Her funeral took place on September 16, with senior members of the royal family in attendance.
Since then, her husband Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, hasn’t been seen out in public much. However, this week, the duke, 90, was out to watch a poignant performance.
Duke of Kent attends performance to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day is marked every year on January 27. It’s a national day of commemoration in the UK to remember the millions of Jews and others who suffered in the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution.
On Tuesday, the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, visited the Imperial War Museum to “reflect on the lives of those who survived the Holocaust and the memory of those who did not”.
Total respect for him still working and fulfilling his duty!
During the visit, he watched a performance by the English Chamber Orchestra.
Photos were shared to the royal family’s official Instagram page, which you can see here, showing the Duke of Kent in a wheelchair whilst holding a walking stick.
He wore a grey suit as he watched the orchestra.
Royal fans praised the Duke of Kent, and supported him in the comment section.
One person said: “Such high respect for HRH Duke of Kent. At his age he is doing a fantastic job.”
Another wrote: “I have the upmost respect for HRH Duke of Kent. An honourable, hard working gentleman who has always been loyal to our country and the monarchy.”
A third added: “AMAZING he is still doing his duty for the king at his age. No retirement for the duke.”
Meanwhile, someone else gushed: “Tremendous! Total respect for him still working and fulfilling his duty!”
Duchess of Kent’s death
It’s been five months since the Duke of Kent lost his beloved wife, who he was married to for 64 years.
On September 5 last year, Buckingham Palace announced the Duchess of Kent’s death.
A statement read: “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.
“Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family.
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“The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly The Duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people.”
Her funeral took place at Westminster Cathedral on September 16. It was a Requiem Mass, as the duchess was Catholic. It was the first Catholic funeral for a member of the royal family in recent history.
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