King Charles steps into history alone as Camilla skips Duchess funeral

The monarch made history by attending the Duchess of Kent’s funeral

By Web Desk
September 17, 2025

King Charles became the first British monarch in nearly 400 years to attend a Roman Catholic funeral, honouring the late Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral. 

But while the King’s gesture was groundbreaking as all eyes quickly turned to the other side of the royal aisle with Queen Camilla’s absence.