By Katie Daly

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The Duchess of Kent is being laid to rest on Tuesday following her passing at the age of 92 on 4 September. One of the days of her life that will be remembered most fondly by not only those closest to her, but by royal fans across the world, is her fairytale wedding day to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, on 8 June 1961. The pair, who were married from that day until the Duchess’ passing, met in 1956, when Edward was based with his regiment, the Royal Scots Greys, at Catterick Garrison near Katharine’s ancestral family home, Hovingham Hall in York.

With her father, Sir William Worsley, 4th Baronet, being a prominent social figure, Katharine was introduced to her future husband, with whom she went on to have three children, at a private party. Their engagement was announced in March 1961, and they were married at York Minster just three months later. “Funerals often see friends and family members revisit and celebrate happy memories from their loved one’s life,” HELLO!’s Lifestyle Editor and resident weddings expert, Nichola Murphy, says. “In the case of the Duchess of Kent, she also has thousands of royal fans across the world remembering iconic moments from her life – and we can’t think of a better one than her enduring love story, including her breathtaking royal wedding, with Prince Edward in 1961.” Join HELLO! in revisiting their special day…