The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced with "deep sorrow".

She "passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family", a statement said on Friday, with the flag on Buckingham Palace now lowered to half mast.

The duchess, Katharine, was the oldest member of the Royal Family, married to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.