India, Sept. 5 -- The Duchess of Kent, a member of Britain's royal family, has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday. She was widely recognised for her long association with the Wimbledon tennis championships.

"It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent," the palace said in a statement.

The duchess, born Katharine Worsley into an aristocratic Yorkshire family, married the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. For decades, she was a familiar presence at Wimbledon, where she presented trophies to winners.

"The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning the...