The Prince and Princess of Wales join the royal family at the Duchess of Kent's funeral

Prince Andrew also made an appearance at the service in London

The Prince and Princess of Wales join royal family at the Duchess of Kent's funeral

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 11:52 AM EDTSEP 16, 2025, 11:52 AM EDT

Members of the British royal family came together for the Duchess of Kent's funeral service. The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out on Tuesday for the requiem mass held at Westminster Cathedral. For the service, Catherine recycled the same black Catherine Walker coatdress that she wore to Prince Philip's funeral back in 2021.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Prince Edward, The Duke of Kent (C) arrives for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo Aaron Chown - Pool/Getty Images)

Following the Duchess of Kent's passing, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a personal message, stating that the Duchess of Kent "will be a much missed member of the family."

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: King Charles III, William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Anne, Princess Royal leave the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty Images)

A number of royals joined the Duke of Kent and his children — George, Earl of St Andrews, Lady Helen Taylor and Lord Nicholas Windsor — and grandchildren at the mass, including King Charles, Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Gabriella Windsor, Prince Michael of Kent, Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. While Queen Camilla was originally set to attend the mass with her husband, she did not accompany His Majesty to the service on Sept. 16. According to the BBC, Her Majesty sent her "deep regrets" at having to miss the service because she was recovering from acute sinusitis.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The Duchess' coffin arrived at Westminster Cathedral on Monday after resting in the private chapel at Kensington Palace.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive for the Requiem Mass service for Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty Images)

The Duke of Kent's late wife converted to Catholicism in 1994. As a Roman Catholic, it was the Duchess' wish to have her funeral at Westminster Cathedral. Her funeral marked the first royal Catholic funeral in modern history.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (2R) and Lady Helen Taylor (R), leave Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo Aaron Chown - Pool/Getty Images)

Following the mass, the Duchess' coffin will be taken by hearse to the royal burial ground at Frogmore, Windsor.