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The Gloucesters in Gloucester on a musical outing

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 Duchess patron of Cathedral Music Trust. At Gloucester Cathedral, both are patrons of the ongoing In Tune Organ and Music…
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Turquoise dreams: the striking tiara of the Duchess of Gloucester

While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions. The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…
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The Duchess of Gloucester at Royal Ascot as she celebrates her birthday

The Duchess of Gloucester has presented one of the first trophies at Royal Ascot on a special day – her 77th birthday. The Duchess was on hand to award the prizes in the Coventry Stakes, which was won by River Tiber. She is with her husband, the Duke of Gloucester. The couple arrived in the royal procession as day one of Ascot got under way. Their Royal Highnesses were in the third…
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Prince Richard - the spare who was unexpectedly called up for royal duties following the death of the heir

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 born to Prince Henry and Princess Alice, the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester on 26 August 1944, nearly three years after his…
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