Princess Kate and Prince William have shared a moving statement following the death of the Duchess of Kent.

Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday that the Duchess passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace on Thursday evening, surrounded by her loved ones.

A Message From the Prince and Princess of Wales

In their statement, the Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their sorrow, writing that Katherine, the Duchess of Kent, “will be a much missed family member.”

They made special mention of her three children—George, Earl of St Andrews, 63, Lady Helen Taylor, 61, and Lord Nicholas Windsor, 55.

Posting to social media, the couple wrote: “Our thoughts today are with The Duke of Kent and his family, particularly George, Helen and Nicholas.

“The Duchess worked tirelessly to help others and supported many causes, including through her love of music.

“She will be a much missed member of the family. W & C.”