Charles Attends the First Catholic Funeral of a British Monarch
September 17, 2025
King Charles III attended the Catholic funeral of the Duchess of Kent, breaking a four-century-old tradition. The Duchess Catherine, who passed away at the age of 92, had a close association with the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Charles became the first British monarch to attend a Catholic funeral, marking a historic moment for the royal family. The ceremony took place at Westminster Cathedral with Prince William and his wife, Kate, in attendance. The funeral and the Duchess's burial at Frogmore are significant events in British monarchy history.