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Moving ceremonies marking VJ Day anniversary see Royal Family pay tribute across the UK

16th August 2025

The Royal Family has marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two at a series of events across the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral. The Royal Family remember those left behind in warHundreds gathered at the cathedral for the ceremony organised by the National FEPOW Fellowship Welfare Remembrance…

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Duke of Gloucester seen hanging out at a temperance fountain

By Jess Ilse

27th September 2024

The Duke of Gloucester was on hand to celebrate the restoration of a 120-year-old temperance fountain in the heart of London on Monday.The Duke, who takes a strong interest in architecture and restoration, joined the Heritage Trust of London to commemorate the re-opening…

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The discreet and dutiful duke who just marked a major milestone

By Sydney Zatz

27th August 2024

This year, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is celebrating his 80th birthday. His name is perhaps more familiar than his face for, despite over five decades of life on the royal frontline, the duke remains as discreet as he is dutiful.Prince Richard was born 26 August…

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The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 80th birthday

By Lydia Starbuck

26th August 2024

The Royal Family has celebrated one of its most discreet yet dedicated members, the Duke of Gloucester, as he turns 80.Prince Richard, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, marked the start of his ninth decade on August 26th 2024.The Duke and Duchess are among the hardest working members of the Royal Family(Photo by Charlie Proctor)The official Royal Family social media accounts were quick to…

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The Gloucesters in Gloucester on a musical outing

By Jess Ilse

22nd February 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester paid a visit to Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday to visit with members of its musical departments.The Duke and Duchess are both big supporters of choral music and cathedrals, with the Duke patron of Cathedrals in Pilgrimage and the…

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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit areas affected by flooding

By Jess Ilse

12th January 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have spent a day viewing the flooded remnants of homes and businesses on a visit to Gloucestershire.The royal couple, out for their first joint engagement of the year, visited areas affected by devastating flooding in Gloucester and…

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King Charles surprises crowds on Mall with a walkabout after special reception at Buckingham Palace

By Maddalena Mastrostefano

5th May 2023

With less than 24 hours to go before he is crowned, Charles III hosted a lunch for Prime Ministers of the Realms at Buckingham Palace. On Friday, 5th May, His Majesty was joined by working members of the Royal Family to welcome the Prime Ministers of the countries in which the King is Head of State.Among the guests were Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his New Zealand…

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Prince Richard - the spare who was unexpectedly called up for royal duties following the death of the heir

By Jessica Storoschuk

9th January 2023

While The Duke of Gloucester is not one of the more recognisable members of The Royal Family, he has dedicated himself to a role that he was never meant to have and provided indelible support to his cousin, Queen Elizabeth II.Prince Richard Alexander Walter George was…

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Despite their advancing age, the royal cousins continue to be stalwarts for The Royal Family

By Cara Artman

8th January 2023

When we think of the British Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II immediately springs to mind. She was the leader for an incredible 70 years. But as remarkable as she was, even she could not do everything alone. For the entirety of her reign, four, supportive, hard-working and…

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Contents of the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester’s Northamptonshire manor up for auction

By Jess Ilse

27th August 2022

A stately manor house once belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester is the centre of an auction that will see its contents—in some cases with royal provenance—up for sale.Prince Richard and Birgitte lived at Barnwell Manor in Northamptonshire until the mid-‘90s, when they moved to Kensington Palace because they could not afford to pay for the 436-year-old home any…

Moving ceremonies marking VJ Day anniversary see Royal Family pay tribute across the UK

Duke of Gloucester seen hanging out at a temperance fountain

The discreet and dutiful duke who just marked a major milestone

The Duke of Gloucester celebrates his 80th birthday

The Gloucesters in Gloucester on a musical outing

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit areas affected by flooding

King Charles surprises crowds on Mall with a walkabout after special reception at Buckingham Palace

Prince Richard - the spare who was unexpectedly called up for royal duties following the death of the heir

Despite their advancing age, the royal cousins continue to be stalwarts for The Royal Family

Contents of the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester’s Northamptonshire manor up for auction

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