The Duchess of Kent, pictured, was a passionate supporter of music and tennis.
The Katikkiro of Buganda has expressed deep sadness at the passing of the Duchess of Kent, Katharine Kent, and extended condolences to the British Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom.
On 8 October 1962, a day before Uganda’s independence, the Duke of Kent, Prince Edward, and the Duchess were received by Ssekabaka Edward Muteesa II at Bulange, Mengo. It was during this visit that the instruments establishing Buganda as a British protectorate were formally rescinded, paving the way for Uganda’s sovereignty on 9 October 1962.
“On behalf of the Kingdom of Buganda, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the British Royal Family and the people,” the Katikkiro said.