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The special token of love created by the Duke of Gloucester for his Duchess on their 50th wedding anniversary

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8th July 2022
The Duke of Gloucester has shown his love for his Duchess with a very special piece of jewellery to mark their golden wedding anniversary. Prince Richard has designed a brooch with their two initials intertwined to mark their 50 years of marriage. (Aaron Chown/PA/Handout) Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester wears it in a new portrait shared to commemorate the half century since they exchanged…
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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester lead Remembrance tributes at the National Arboretum

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12th November 2021
To mark this year’s Remembrance tributes, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester led the annual Armistice Day Service at the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. Armistice Day is known as the day the Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany in France at 11 a.m. on 11 November 1918. This agreement would officially bring World War I to an end. Hundreds of…
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The Duke of Gloucester gets early taste of Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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17th September 2021
The Duke of Gloucester has had an early brush with the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of his cousin, The Queen. During a visit to Nottinghamshire, the Duke came face to face with the logo that will be used throughout the event. The emblem was created by Edward Roberts, 19, a graphics design student and will feature on all official merchandise for the Jubilee. The Duke of Gloucester met…
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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend Chelsea Pensioners Founder's Day Parade

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6th August 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have been out on an engagement while many of the royals are off for holidays. The pair visited the Royal Hospital Chelsea to attend the annual Founder’s Day Parade with the Duke there as the Reviewing Officer.  The Royal Hospital Chelsea is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. The Chelsea Pensioners, known for their striking scarlet coats, are retired…
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