The Duchess of Kent, a member of the royal family, has passed away at the age of 92. She was known for her compassionate act of comforting Jana Novotna after the 37-year-old Czech player lost the 1993 Wimbledon women’s final to Steffi Graf. The duchess, who married the Duke of Kent, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, dispensed with usual royal formality by embracing the defeated player, showing a rare personal touch outside the regal decorum.