Duchess of Kent funeral: Necessary data

Following the unhappy passing of the Duchess of Kent, we’re writing to tell you concerning the native influence of the funeral, which is able to happen on Tuesday 16 September 2025 at Westminster Cathedral.

Parking bays on Ambrosden Avenue, Ashley Place, and Morpeth Terrace shall be suspended from 8:00hrs on Monday 15 September to 18.30hrs Tuesday 16 September. 

There may also be a small variety of bays suspended from Friday 12 September to Wednesday 17 September, on Ambrosden Avenue, Ashley Place, Francis Street and Morpeth Terrace. Please remember it’s possible you’ll be requested to maneuver your car or bicycle throughout this time.

To minimise influence to D zone residents, 30 different parking bays shall be obtainable in Vincent Square from 00:01hrs on Monday fifteenth September by way of to twenty:00hrs on Tuesday sixteenth September. 

Westminster roads shall be closed at Ashley Place, Morpeth Terrace, and Ambrosden Avenue to all automobiles between 14:00 on Monday fifteenth September to 17:00 on Tuesday sixteenth September. Victoria Street will stay absolutely accessible all through this era. 

Please observe, entry throughout Cathedral Piazza to pedestrians may also be restricted throughout these instances.

If you have got any queries, please contact eventsandfilming@westminster.gov.uk

Map of street closures and different parking