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Half-masting of flags following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent

The death of HRH The Duchess of Kent has been announced by Buckingham Palace

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Published: 5 September 2025

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

As a mark of respect UK Government Buildings are asked to lower their Union Flag to half-mast from as soon as possible today until 08:00 tomorrow, 6 September.

Other organisations and local authorities may follow suit.

Visit Union Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings for the latest information.

Published 5 September 2025