Katharine, Duchess of Kent

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, GCVO (born Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley, 22 February 1933), is a member of the British Royal Family. Her husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

Katharine
Duchess of Kent (more)
The Duchess with a koala at Expo 88 in Brisbane
Born	Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley (1933-02-22) 22 February 1933 (age 92) Hovingham Hall, Yorkshire, England
Spouse	Prince Edward, Duke of Kent ​ ​ (m. 1961)​
Issue	George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews Lady Helen Taylor Lord Nicholas Windsor
House	Worsley (by birth) Windsor (by marriage)
Father	Sir William Worsley, 4th Bt.
Mother	Joyce Brunner
Religion	Roman Catholicism (prev. Anglicanism)
Education	Queen Margaret's School, York Runton Hill School

Katharine was born in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, She was the youngest daughter of Sir William Worsley and Joyce Brunner

She was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent in 1961, They have three children George, Lady Helen, and Lord Nicholas

The Duchess of Kent became famous her conversion to Catholicism in 1994, the first member of the Royal Family to convert publicly since 1701.^[1] The Duchess of Kent is strongly associated with the world of music, and has performed as a member of several choirs.

Titles

22 February 1933-8 June 1961: Miss Katharine Worsley

8 June 1961 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent

In Scotland Her Royal Highness The Countess of St Andrews

In Northern Ireland: Baroness Downpatrick