The Duke of Gloucester has become patron of the Trimontium Trust as the museum it oversees begins a renovation project to be completed next year.
“It is a great honour for the Trust to have a patron of such high standing,” said John Reid, the chairman of Trimontium Trust.
“Trimontium is one of the most important Roman sites in the UK and His Royal Highness will help us raise awareness…
Musicians entertaining hospital patients enjoy support of Duchess of Gloucester
10th July 2020
The Duchess of Gloucester telephoned one of her musical patronages this week, chatting with them about how they’ve adapted their live performance model during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Duchess of Gloucester spoke on the phone with representatives at Music in Hospitals…
The Duchess of Gloucester’s ongoing work has been highlighted by the Royal Family on her birthday. The Duchess turns 74 on June 20th 2020.
A range of photos of the duchess were shared on the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of the Royal Family along with…
She would go on to live a life of royal duties which led her to be called one of the unsung heroes of the Royal Family, but today we take a look at the life of the Duchess of Gloucester before she married The Queen’s cousin: Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
Born Birgitte Eva Henriksen on 20 June 1946 in Odense, Denmark, she is the youngest daughter of Asger Preben Wissing Henriksen, a…
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester send apologies to the Channel Islands over cancelled visit on Liberation Day
9th May 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have sent their apologies and good wishes to the people of the Channel Islands after their visit to mark Liberation Day was forced to be cancelled.
Due to the ongoing public health emergency, it is not possible for Their Royal Highnesses…
Was Prince William's tragic death kept secret from the Duke of Gloucester?
7th May 2020
The third son of King George V and Queen Mary, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester was born on 31 March 1900.
He was the first son of a monarch to be educated at school and went onto study at Eton College.
His life was full of tragedy starting with not being able to…
Another day, another peek at the rooms the royals usually keep hidden. And it’s almost as if someone asked for an emergency delivery of chic. After seeing inside the somewhat cluttered cloisters of various Windsor residences in the past few weeks, thanks to the wonders of Zoom, the Duchess of Gloucester has injected some cool calm into the dynasty’s decor decisions.
Birgitte’s…
The Duke of Gloucester keeps busy in isolation as he conducts engagements via telephone
4th May 2020
The Duke of Gloucester has been keeping busy during his time in isolation as he conducts numerous engagements over the telephone.
Over the past few days, Prince Richard has carried out five engagements from his home in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Photo…
Joint engagement between Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester cancelled
15th March 2020
The Centenary Reception of the Anglo-Netherlands Society due to be attended by Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on Tuesday has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus.
An official statement on their website reads…
Focus on the 'forgotten' royals: The Duke of Gloucester visits Morocco
13th October 2019
He regularly clocks up several hundred engagements a year but the Duke of Gloucester remains one of the more low key members of the Royal Family. His recent visit to Morocco is a case in point. The duke spent several days in the north African country, carrying out a series of cultural and community based visits. And while it may not have grabbed the headlines, it’s an important part of the…
