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

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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 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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The Duchess of Gloucester opens new hospice centre

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12th July 2022
The Duchess of Gloucester has opened the Alan Hudson centre and garden at Wisbech, a day treatment hospice centre. The centre was recently upgraded at the cost of £275,000. During the official opening, the Duchess met with staff, volunteers, dignitaries and patients. The centre is run by the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (ARHC) and has been upgraded to offer better services to those in the…
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The Duke of Gloucester tests positive for COVID-19

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11th March 2022
The Duke of Gloucester has tested positive for Covid-19. In line with government guidance, the 77-year-old is isolating at his home whilst he recovers. As such, neither he or the Duchess will attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey next Monday. A more notable absence at the service on Monday will be The Queen who has also been comfirmed as not being able to attend. In…
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Royals in bloom as the Chelsea Flower Show gets underway

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21st September 2021
It was a family affair as members of the British royals visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra paid a visit to the horticultural show on its opening day, September 20th 2021. It’s long been a staple on the royal calendar, and the visit marked a return to normalcy after the event…
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