King Charles, Prince William and Prince Andrew were seen sharing a rare conversation following the funeral for the Duchess of Kent earlier today.
Andrew, Charles and William attended the ceremony along with other royals including Princess Kate and Sarah Ferguson. One prominent royal missing was Queen Camilla, who has been ill.
The wife of the late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin was laid to rest in a ceremony this afternoon. The Duchess' Catholic funeral - a requiem mass at Westminster Cathedral - was the first to be held for a member of the monarchy in modern British history.
The Duchess of Kent will be laid to rest in Windsor where 33 other members of the Royal Family, including Queen Victoria, are buried.
The coffin carrying her body was taken by hearse to the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore.
Bishop James Curry, the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, gave an uplifting homily highlighting her varied public life, from training to work with the Samaritans and visiting Lourdes.
He added: "Mrs Kent loved teaching children, knowing that a classroom is full of learners. Too often young minds, and ours, are solely defined by hurts, wounds and disappointments.
"With Future Talent Mrs Kent wanted those young persons to have the opportunity to be defined by (the) gift, potential and promise they possessed and to give them the opportunity to flourish.
"And who could forget that Wimbledon moment in the ladies' final with Jana Novotna. When questioned by the press about the embrace, Katharine simply said 'we are human you know, it's what you do when someone needs comfort'."
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, hailed the significance of the funeral service being held.
Speaking after the service, he told members of the press that it was the first royal funeral held in a Catholic Church “probably for 300 years”.
He said that there is a “strong affinity” between the royal family and the Catholic Church.
He went on: “While it was a family funeral, nevertheless it’s been quite a public event.”
The Princess of Wales and her father-in-law, King Charles, shared a sweet moment on the steps of Westminster Cathedral after the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were confirmed to attend the funeral service in London today just hours before it began, joining other members of the royal family for the emotional ceremony.
Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, King Charles, Princess Anne and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, were all in attendance, while Queen Camilla was forced to stay home due to suffering from acute sinusitis, after it was announced in a statement from Buckingham Palace.
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The Duchess of Kent's grandchildren were seen leaving Westminster Cathedral after they attended Requiem Mass.
The late royal has 10 grandchildren.
Prince Andrew, Prince William and King Charles were seen in a rare photo as they spoke following the funeral.
The King appeared to point at something as he was speaking to his brother.
The Duke of York was seen talking with the King on the steps of Westminster Cathedral.
Charles was stood close to the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal.
Andrew then spoke with his older brother and the pair smiled briefly as vehicles carrying other members of the royal family left the cathedral piazza.
Prince Andrew was seen speaking to the Prince of Wales outside Westminster Cathedral.
The Prince of Wales appeared to be engaging with the disgraced Prince Andrew following the funeral.
The coffin of the Duchess of Kent was slowly carried from Westminster Cathedral and placed inside the royal hearse.
Following closely behind was the Duke of Kent, who used a walking stick before carefully making his way down the front steps.
Behind him stood other family members, as well as the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The King kisses the Princess of Wales goodbye outside Westminster Cathedral.
The British embassy in Lithuania has lowered its flags to half mast to mark the funeral of the Duchess of Kent.
As the @RoyalFamily will gather at Westminster Cathedral to remember the life of The Duchess of Kent and say their last goodbyes, all flags at the @ukinlithuania are at half-mast today. https://t.co/9x0NyP2zbh pic.twitter.com/bVqSp8lCPZ
— UK in Lithuania (@ukinlithuania) September 16, 2025
A bagpiper marked the end of the funeral at Westminster Cathedral.
The member of the Royal Dragoon Guards played the lament - Sleep, Dearie, Sleep.
The late Queen's funeral service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, ended with a piper playing the same tune.
The coffin of the Duchess of Kent is being carried out of the funeral service.
A video shared by Daily Mail Royal Editor Rebecca English showed pipers were playing as the doors of Westminster cathedral opened.
Beautiful…. pic.twitter.com/043f1ERBhE
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) September 16, 2025
The Royal Standard was seen flying above Westminster Cathedral where the funeral for the Duchess of Kent is ongoing.
The flag is flown when the King is present.
It can be identified by the four emblems that represent three of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom.
Personal elements for the Duchess of Kent's funeral included the participation of three of her grandchildren.
Lady Marina-Charlotte Windsor, Eloise Taylor and Albert Windsor read the Prayer of the Faithful.
The duchess's daughter Lady Helen Taylor and one of her two sons, the Earl of St Andrews, were also giving readings.
Prince Andrew and his former wife were joined by Princess Anne, Sir Tim and the Duchess of Edinburgh.
The King and Prince and Princess of Wales also sat in the front row at either side of the aisle.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have been assigned front row seats for the Duchess of Kent's funeral, with the two seen positioned in the foremost row, almost in the corner, of the right column of seats.
Pictures from inside the church show the dozens of mourners who have come to pay their respects to the late Duchess this afternoon.
With the Pope's message now delivered, the Requiem Mass is now underway.
According to the order of service, the mass is meant to begin with an opening hymn, which in this case is Laudate Dominum, otherwise known as "O Praise Ye the Lord!".
The grieving family of the late Duchess of Kent, along with her heartbroken widow the Duke of Kent, have gathered at Westminster Cathedral to say their final farewells.
Duchess of Kent's family rally around her husband as they say final goodbye
The Princess of Wales was wearing a four strand pearl and diamond choker necklace which belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.
Kate wore the piece to the late Queen’s state funeral in 2022.
The funeral service is now in full swing, and mourners have just heard a personal message from the Pope.
He has praised the duchess's "legacy of Christian goodness" and her "devoted care for vulnerable people in society". The Pope's words, which were read by Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, said: "I was saddened to learn of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent and I send heartfelt condolences, together with the assurance of my prayerful closeness, to Your Majesty, the members of the royal family, and especially to her husband, the Duke of Kent, and their children and grandchildren at this time of sorrow.
"Entrusting her noble soul to the mercy of our Heavenly Father, I readily associate myself with all those offering thanksgiving to Almighty God for the duchess's legacy of Christian goodness, seen in her many years of dedication to official duties, patronage of charities and devoted care for vulnerable people in society.
"To all who mourn her loss, in the sure hope of the resurrection, I willingly impart my apostolic blessing as a pledge of consolation and peace in the Risen Lord."
William had a white handkerchief tucked in his top pocket, while Kate wore a black hat with a large bow at the back and netting detail at the front, and pearl earrings, with her hair down at the back.
Lady Helen Windsor, wearing an asymmetric hat with tulle detail, joined her father, the Duke of Kent, followed behind by her brothers the Earl of St Andrews and Lord Nicholas Windsor, and close family members.
King Charles has arrived for the funeral, and is filtering inside alongside other mourners while being led by the Duke of Kent.
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has turned up to the Duchess of Kent's funeral alone. Her husband Prince Edward is currently busy in Papua New Guinea.
The Duchess of Kent's immediate family - including her husband, Queen Elizabeth II's cousin the Duke of Kent - have now arrived ahead of the service, which is due to begin in less than 10 minutes.
William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, have also arrived at the funeral.
Senior royal Princess Anne has now arrived with her husband.
