It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent, who died peacefully at Kensington Palace on the evening of Thursday, 4 September 2025, surrounded by her family.
HRH The Duchess of Kent has served as Patron of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre since the 1980s and officially opened the Centre in 1986. Her support has been a source of strength and pride for everyone connected with our charity.
Claire Strickland, Paul Strickland Scanner Centre CEO, has met the Duchess on a number of occasions. She said:
“Her unwavering support over four decades has meant a great deal to our staff, patients, and supporters. Her dedication to charitable causes and her empathy for others were evident in her long-standing commitment to our mission of improving our patients’ lives.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Duke of Kent, their children, and the wider Royal Family. The Duchess’s legacy will continue to inspire us as we carry forward the work she so graciously supported.”
