Making Music is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our Patron for over thirty years, Katharine, Duchess of Kent, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family.
A lifelong advocate for music and music education, Her Royal was a passionate supporter of leisure-time music-making across the UK. Her patronage of Making Music, the UK’s membership organisation for leisure-time music groups, reflected her belief in the power of music to bring people together, enrich lives and foster community.
The Duchess’s warmth, humility and dedication to the arts made her a cherished figure within the musical community. Her support for Making Music and its members was gracious and unstinting, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations of music-makers.
We are grateful for her devoted service and mourn her passing with respect and affection.