The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Current Events 2: January 2006-Sep 2022

[Princess Larisa]

Duchess of Cambridge has taken over as Patron of the All England Club hasn't she - not the LTA (Wimbledon not all of tennis).

She’s the new patron of both the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Both were among the 25 patronages the Queen passed on in December. [FONT=&quot][/FONT]

 

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As to the mentioned stay in Canada:

Here's a pic of her taken on day 1 of the Davis Cup on February 3:


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And pics of day 2, February 4:


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The Duchess of Gloucester at a reception at the British High Commissioner's residence in Ottawa yesterday, February 6:


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On February 8 the Duke of Gloucester as Royal Patron of the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust attended the presentation "Mission Possible Malawi: A Collaborative Approach to Combating Wildlife Crime" in London:


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The Duke of Gloucester had engagements in Ledbury, Herefordshire, yesterday, February 17:


** herfordtimes: Duke of Gloucester visits Ledbury **

 

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The Duchess of Gloucester opens the new nursery school in London

https://www.royal.uk/duchess-gloucester-opens-new-nursery-school-london

 

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Yesterday, March 16, the Duke of Gloucester was in County Durham to open Sedgefield Community College in Sedgefield and to visit Auckland Castle. He also opened Wolsingham School and Community College:



** aucklandcastle: Royal Visit to Bishop Auckland **


** thenorthernecho.co.uk: Royal given a glimpse into the future during County Durham visit **

 

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The Duke of Gloucester as Joint Patron of the Thames Landscape Strategy unveiled the Pocahontas plaque at Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford, to mark the 400th anniversary of Pocahonta's death.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Hounslow Council **

 

[Rudolph]

HRH The Duke of Gloucester formally opened the Thomas Robinson Building in Lye this afternoon (Tuesday, March 28).

The Duke unveiled a plaque on the Grade II-listed former Lye and Wollescote Chapel in Cemetery Road, which was reopened in 2015 following a 13-year £1.2m restoration project.

The refurbishment was carried out by the West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust, which owns the buildings and which secured money from the Heritage Lottery Fund, with support from Dudley Council.

Read more: HRH The Duke of Gloucester formally opens the Thomas Robinson Building in Lye (From Stourbridge News)

 

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Thank you, Rudolph!

Meanwhile the Duchess of Gloucester yesterday, March 28, officially opened the new Junior School at St Helen's School in Northwood. And as President of the Princess Helena College she opened the 'Heritage Wall' and laid a foundation stone for the new Performing Arts Centre.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** fb gallery ** thecomet article ** fb gallery 2 **

 

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The Duke of Gloucester as President of British Expertise presented the British Expertise International Awards at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in London yesterday, April 5:


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Duchess in Gloucester in Rouen France for the GB v France Davis Cup tie weekend

 

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Duchess in Gloucester in Rouen France for the GB v France Davis Cup tie weekend

She was in Canada in February for the game. She travels to many games as honorary president of the LTA.

 

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Duchess in Gloucester in Rouen France for the GB v France Davis Cup tie weekend

She was already there on Friday, April 7, and was seen watching the match between Lucas Pouille (France) and Kyle Edmund (GB):


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She went over on Thursday as she went to the Davis Cup dinner the night before the tie as per usual. She attends the dinner and then all three days of play.

 

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The Duchess of Gloucester is currently in Romania to watch the Davis Cup.

Yesterday, April 22, she was pictured during the Fed Cup World Group II Play Off match between Great Britain and Romania in Constanta:


** gettyimages/zimbio gallery **

 

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Yesterday, April 25, the Duke of Gloucester visited the Black Isle Brewery in Munlochy and opened the newly restored Kirkmichael Church, Black Isle:



** pressandjournal: PICTURES: Black Isle residents save 600-year-old kirk buildings from ruin **

 

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On April 26 the Duke of Gloucester visited Resolis Primary School in Dingwall:



** highland.gov.uk gallery **


** highland.gov.uk: Royal visit to Resolis as HRH the Duke of Gloucester joins pupils for school’s 10th anniversary celebrations **

 

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Today, May 4, the Duchess of Gloucester as Patron of the Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with the Duke of Gloucester visited the site for the new hospital in Cambridge:


** Pic ** PapworthHospital **

 

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The Duke of Gloucester had a number of engagements in Essex yesterday, May 11. He visited Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome and opened the new Sixth Form Centre at Westcliffe High School for Boys. He also visited Gerald McDonald and Company for their centenary.


** eadt: Duke of Gloucester opens new museum at Stow Maries Aerodrome **


** whsb.essex.sch.uk: HRH The Duke of Gloucester ** fb gallery **

 

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On May 17 the Duke of Gloucester officially opened St. John's Church School in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough...


** stjohnschurchschool.co.uk: Official opening of the new school building **


...and opened the Early Years Play Area at William Law Church School in Werrington, Peterborough:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** William Law Primary **

 

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The Duke of Gloucester visited Witney Campus at Abingdon and Witney College (Pic 1), Aspire Oxford, St. Thomas School, Wood Farm Primary School, Headington and Cobalt Light Systems on May 24:



** Pic 1 ** Aspire Oxford fb gallery **


** oxfordmail: School receives Royal visitor to mark special award **


** cobaltlight: HRH The Duke of Gloucester Visits Cobalt Light Systems **

 

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Yesterday, May 27, the Duchess of Gloucester attended the 35th Rembrance Service in HMS DRAKE for the loss of 22 crew onboard the Type 21 Frigate HMS ARDENT.


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The Duchess of Gloucester was a special guest at a final of the Queen Elisabeth Competition Cello 2017 in Brussels yesterday evening, May 31. She was invited by Queen Mathilde, who is Patron of the competition. Princess Sarvath al-Hassan of Jordan attended as well:


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[Countessmeout]

Nice picture of the three royal ladies. Nice to see the duchess

The two ladies have been pictured together a number of times and seem to get along quite well. The duchess took over as a patron of the royal academy of music from Diana. I am sure she enjoyed her invite from the queen.

 

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As Patron of Severn Valley Railway the Duke of Gloucester presented Service Awards (in recognition of 50 years voluntary service) at Engine House Visitor and Education Centre in Highley, Bridgnorth, today, June 14.
He officially opened Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Telford, as well as EnviRecover Project at Severn Waste Services at Hartlebury Trading Estate. As Vice Royal Patron of the Almshouse Association he officially opened Drapers Place, Horsefair, Abbey Foregate.



** shropshirestar: Duke of Gloucester presents SVR volunteers with awards on Shropshire visit - with pictures **


** bromsgroveadvertiser: EnviRecover waste plant at Hartlebury Trading Estate officially opened by Duke of Gloucester **


** shropshirelive: HRH The Duke of Gloucester to open Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron today **

 

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The Duchess of Gloucester as Patron of the Chailey Heritage Foundation officially opened the Patchwork Farm in North Chailey on June 14:


** Pic ** chf.org.uk: Patchwork Farm Receives Royal Seal of Approval **

 

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The Duke of Gloucester attended Astana Expo 2017 for the United Kingdom National Day in Astana, Kazakhstan, yesterday, June 26:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** UK: Astana Expo 2017 **

 

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Today, July 6, the Duke of Gloucester was in Lincoln to open the Battles and Dynasties Exhibtion at The Collection, to visit Boultham Park House Care Home, to open the new extension of Constance Stewart Hall at Bishop Grosseteste University as well as the new Bereavement Centre at Lincoln County Hospital. The day ended with an evening at Lincoln Cathedral.


** Lincoln County Hospital fb gallery **


** bishopg.ac.uk: Gallery: Duke of Gloucester opens new building at BGU **


** thelincolnite.co.uk: Historic exhibition at Lincoln museum officially opened by Duke of Gloucester **


** thelincolnite.co.uk: Duke of Gloucester opens new £2.2m Bishop Grosseteste extension **

 

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Yesterday, July 13, the Duke of Gloucester visited 1625 Independent People in Bristol.

According to their site "Independent People actively prevents youth homelessness and promotes a planned approach to independent living":


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** 1624ip: Royal visit celebrates young people's achievements **