New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

"It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent," the official statement read. "Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family."

The statement added, "The King and Queen, along with all members of the Royal Family, join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering The Duchess's life-long devotion to the organisations she supported, her love for music, and her compassion for young people."

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