The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester 2: Jan 2006-

[iceflower]

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The Duchess of Gloucester as President of the Royal School of Needlework has opened the
"Royal Connections" exhibition at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey on February 13, 2012.



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** richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk: Duchess of Gloucester opens exhibition **

[PrincessofEurope]

I am assuming that the Duke is going solo to the British Virgin Islands on the Diamond Jubilee Tour - though it would be great to see the Duchess accomany him as she such a great asset to the Royal Family

[suztav]

Originally Posted by PrincessofEurope

I am assuming that the Duke is going solo to the British Virgin Islands on the Diamond Jubilee Tour - though it would be great to see the Duchess accomany him as she such a great asset to the Royal Family

Why would you assume this? Is the Duchess ill?

[PrincessofEurope]

Originally Posted by suztav

Why would you assume this? Is the Duchess ill?

No i just assumed from any press releases that it was a solo trip for the Duke as there has never been any mention of the Duchess accompanying him on the Jubilee trip. Though if any other members are aware of the Duchess joining her husband it would be great to have clarification on this

[lucien]

HRH The Duke of Gloucester will arrive in the British Virgin Islands today for a four day visit representing HM
in the frame of the Diamond Jubilee Commonwealth tour by Members of the Royal Family.

Antigua & Barbuda last stop for Wessex'; BVI welcomes Duke of Gloucester - News Summary ROYALBLOG.NL


Courtesy hja

The link also holds the BVI visit by Prince Richard.

[Molly2101]

Is The Duchess of Gloucester going with Prince Richard? Would be nice if she did. Such a shame this tour will likely receive little media attention, just like The Earl and Countess of Wessex's tour.

[Lumutqueen]

The reports only mention Prince Richard.

[Molly2101]

Bit of a shame but it would make sense for it to only be Prince Richard, though Sophie went with her husband and both Camilla and Catherine are attending with their other halves, but perhaps The Duchess is busy.

[NGalitzine]

It is only the duke who is visiting the BVI. Perhaps the duchess already had engagements scheduled during this period. It is a short visit afterall.

[Artemisia]

On March 13, the Duchess of Gloucester paid a visit to Lady Eleanor Holles School to mark its 300 Anniversary.
During the visit, the Duchess unveiled a commemorative stone plaque and met some of the pupils.

The Duchess of Gloucester looks beautiful; pale blue really suits her.

[iceflower]

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Here are some pics and some information about the Duke of Gloucester's visit to the British Virgin Islands last week:


** The Duke of Gloucester's tour of the British Virgin Islands **


** virginislandsnewsonline.com: Every country has a right to want Independence, says Prince Richard **

** virginislandsnewsonline.com: His Royal Highness Duke of Gloucester visits House of Assembly **

** virginislandsnewsonline.com: Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival opens on Trellis Bay **

** bvinews.com: The Duke of Gloucester stresses the importance of preserving historical architecture **

[wbenson]

INDEPENDENT online

The Duke of Gloucester will visit Malta from 13 to 16 April. The visit, which is part of the Royal tour to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen, coincides with celebrations taking place to mark the 70th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta by King George VI. This is the duke’s first visit to Malta, although his father, the late Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, came here in November 1947 and February 1962.

[Artemisia]

The Duchess of Gloucester met the Great Britain Team during day one of the Davis Cup match between Great Britain and Belgium.
The match took place at the Braehead Arena on April 6, 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland.
- The Duchess of Gloucester
- The Duchess of Gloucester 2

[Molly2101]

I love the Duchess, she appears to be so lovely. She and Richard have undertaken their duties since marriage so privately and they go so unrecognised and unappreciated. It is a real shame, but I imagine they both prefer it. They could walk down the street and no one would know who they were, which I think they like.

[iceflower]

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The Duke of Gloucester is on a visit to Malta from 13 to 16 April 2012 as part of the royal tour to celebrate
the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen. The visit will coincide with celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of
the award of the George Cross to Malta by King George VI.


After his arrival today the Duke of Gloucester met with President George Abela and Prime Minister Lawrence
Gonzi - a video and some more information can be found here:


** timesofmalta.com: Duke of Gloucester starts Malta tour **

[iceflower]

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As part of the Malta visit, the Duke of Gloucester has visited the newly restored Malta at War
museum at Couvre Porte in Vittoriosa - here's a video:



** timesofmalta.com: Duke of Gloucester visits Malta at War museum **

[CarolynHarris]

Malta holds many happy memories for the Queen

The Diamond Jubilee Tours Continue: Royal Visits to Malta and South Africa | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

[iceflower]

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On March 27, 2012, the Duchess of Gloucester, representing the Duke of Gloucester as Deputy
Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Logistic Corps, inspected the 8 Regiment Disbandment Parade at
York Barracks in Münster, Germany. As usual a very elegant appearance!




** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

** muensterschezeitung.de gallery: Royaler Besuch in Münster **

** bfbs.com video: Royal visit for 8 Regiment RLC **

** video 2: Verabschiedung - Herzogin bei Soldaten in Münster **

[bertie5252003]

She is a class act IMO also just love her suit the peplum jacket gorgeous.

[KittyAtlanta]

her suit! So ladylike. Somehow, she reminds me of Helen Mirren(sp) in these photos (although I doubt Ms. Mirren would dress so conservatively).