The Duchess of Gloucester has a jewellery collection to rival some of those held by royal dynasties in Europe. Some of her pieces come from Queen Mary thanks to the current duke’s mother and her mother-in-law, Princess Alice. But one tiara in particular has a different origin, coming from a lesser-known branch of Queen Victoria’s family tree. It’s known as the Cartier India…
History in the making for the Duke of Gloucester
16th September 2021
The Duke of Gloucester has been visiting Ipswich this week to open a new archive and heritage centre, connect with students at the University of Suffolk, and visit Sutton Hoo.
The Duke visited The Hold, which was created in partnership with the University of Suffolk, and…
Prince Richard's funeral will take place next Tuesday
15th March 2017
As the time passes, more details have been revealed about Prince Richard’s death. The Danish Royal Court confirmed Wednesday morning at Berleburg Castle that the funeral of the recently deceased Prince Richard will take place Tuesday next week at 2 pm. The funeral will…
His Highness Prince Richard died Monday, and the news was released yesterday morning in a press release by Princess Benedikte’s private secretary. Princess Benedikte is, naturally, in deep sorrow. The same can be said for all the members of the Danish Royal Family, and Queen Margrethe has ordered that the flag be at half-mast at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Sadly, Princess Benedikte…
Duke of Gloucester unveils hare themed pathway in Cirencester
2nd October 2015
The Duke of Gloucester unveiled a new hare themed pathway in Cirencester.
The Duke of Gloucester in 2008
The themed trail follows the River Churn through-out Cirencester, allowing residents and those visiting to better explore the marvellous green spaces such as the wild…