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

[LauraS3514]

I'm currently updating my Royal family list and was wondering if we ever learned the full name and birthdate of Rufus Gilman, the grandson of the Duke and Duchess?

Thanks in advance.

 

[iceflower]

I don't think we ever got to know the full name or the exact date of birth, here you can find the extra thread:

** The Gloucester Girls: Lady Davina Lewis & Lady Rose Gilman and Families **



Yesterday, July 16, the Duke and Duches of Gloucester attended several events in Gloucestershire:


** thisisgloucestershire.co.uk: Duchess of Gloucester celebrates 15 years hard work at St James City Farm **


** thisisgloucestershire.co.uk: Duchess of Gloucester visits Butterfly Garden project to help disadvantaged in Cheltenham **


** gloucestercitizen.co.uk: Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit City Farm and St Michael's Tower **


Today, July 17, the Duke of Gloucester has been in Peterborough:



** peterboroughtoday.co.uk: Video: Duke of Gloucester visits Eastrea **

 

[iceflower]

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Yesterday, July 23, the Duchess of Gloucester was expected to visit Haven House Children's Hospice in Woodford Green, Essex, but decided to cancel her visit as the Duke of Gloucester is ill:

A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said: “The Duke of Gloucester has been taken temporarily unwell and in view of the situation The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have been advised to cancel their engagements today (..)

** ilfordrecorder.co.uk: Duchess of Gloucester cancels visit to Woodford Green hospice after husband ‘taken temporarily unwell’ **


Hopefully he gets well soon!

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Gloucester has recovered and has travelled to Korea for the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War ceasefire on July 27.



** Pics ** kahoidong.com: The Royal Visit **

 

[Baroness of Books]

I'm glad that the Duke is well enough to resume his duties and to travel.

 

[iceflower]

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The Duchess of Gloucester as Royal Colonel of 7th Battalion The Rifles visited the Regiment at Sennybridge Camp, near Brecon, Powys on July 28:




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[sirhon11234]

The Duchess is aging extremely well.

 

[sirhon11234]

This isn't a recent photo but it's very nice:

majestic delight, Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

 

[iceflower]

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The Duke of Gloucester has been on a three-day visit to Croatia. He met senior government and armed forces personnel and visited the Croatian Conservation Institute.

In his role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Anglian Regiment he visited soldiers of 3rd Battalion and of the Croatian Army on Exercise Salva Star at Slunj Training Area on September 2, 2013 - here are some pics of that visit:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** morh.hr: Vojvoda od Gloucestera u posjetu VP "Eugen Kvaternik" Slunj ** translation **

 

[Spheno]

The Duke looks really bad Eczema?

 

[iceflower]

Hopefully something that can be cured quickly...


Yesterday, September 10, the Duchess of Gloucester visited the Royal Alexandra and Albert School and opened the renovated Sandcross Primary School in Reigate, Surrey:



** Pic ** thisissurreytoday.co.uk: Royal visit at Sandcross School **

 

[AdmirerUS]

Yesterday, September 10, the Duchess of Gloucester visited the Royal Alexandra and Albert School and opened the renovated Sandcross Primary School in Reigate, Surrey:
** Pic ** thisissurreytoday.co.uk: Royal visit at Sandcross School **

The Duchess is in such good shape. And she might have dressed to match school unis. Delightful. Thanks for the photos.

 

[Baroness of Books]

What a lovely woman and surely it wasn't coincidence that she wore the same color as the school uniforms.

 

[iceflower]

I think so as well and you are most welcome, AdmirerUS!


Yesterday, September 12, the Duke of Gloucester opened the new Finchley Memorial Hospital and Health Campus in London and obviously made time to play at cards with some patients - how nice!


** Pic ** thisislocallondon.co.uk: Prince Richard Duke of Gloucester opens Finchley Memorial Hospital **

 

[Baroness of Books]

I really admire this couple; they're low-key but diligent in their appearances and just seem so kind and approachable. Thanks for your coverage, Iceflower.

 

[iceflower]

It's always a pleasure, Baroness of Books


Here's another nice gallery of the Duchess' visit to Reigate on September 10:


** getsurrey.co.uk: Royal visit and presentation kicks off start of new term **


The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the requiem mass for Hugh van Cutsem at Brentwood Cathedral on September 11:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **


And since yesterday, September 14, the Duchess of Gloucester as Honorary President of the Lawn Tennis Association attends the Davis Cup in Umag, Croatia - here are some small pics of her framework programme:


** Umag: Britanska vojvotkinja Birgitte posjetila Grožnjan i vinariju Kabola **

 

[Loyalist]

I really admire this couple; they're low-key but diligent in their appearances and just seem so kind and approachable. Thanks for your coverage, Iceflower.

That's what I like about them as well. No fuss. They do their duties and then go home: )

 

[iceflower]

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The Duchess of Gloucester attended the blessing and dedication of the new Diamond Jubilee garden at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden on September 25:



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 **

 

[iceflower]

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On September 26, the Duchess of Gloucester visited King Edward's School in Surrey:


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On September 27, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended a Fundraising Concert for the Soldiers Sailors, Airmen's Families Association at Gloucester Cathedral:



** Pic ** thisisgloucestershire.co.uk: Gala concert has the Royal seal of approval **

 

[Molly2101]

I love the Gloucester's. They quietly go about their work knowing that it wont receive a lot of press attention. They are doing it because they enjoy meeting/helping people. That makes them so lovely.

 

[iceflower]

So true, Molly2101


Today, October 2nd, the Duke of Gloucester visited Durham to open the renovated Glebe Primary School and the North Shore Academy, both in Stockton-on-Tees and to open the new Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Billingham.


** gazettelive.co.uk: Duke of Gloucester visits North Shore Academy and Glebe Primary School **


** thenorthernecho.co.uk: New academy and refurbished primary school opened by royal visitor **

 

[Mariel]

I looked at the lovely pictures including the one where the Duke is said to look sick, and a poster wonders if he might have excema. There are many reasons why a person's face can look red. I am not sure what excema looks like but if it causes reddish skin it is not the only possible cause. I am also a fan of this couple, such gracious people.

 

[iceflower]

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On October 23 the Duke of Gloucester as guest of honour attended the 175th anniversary of the University of Westminster in London.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** source: uniwestminster **

 

[iceflower]

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Yesterday, October 31, the Duchess of Gloucester was in Gloucestershire to attend the Young Carers' Forum day and to visit Play Gloucestershire, City Works, Gloucester.



** Pic ** thisisgloucestershire.co.uk: Gloucestershire charities get a Royal visit **

 

[AdmirerUS]

Thanks Iceflower. I know sometimes I tend to forget how much these visits can mean to volunteers and staff.

 

[iceflower]

Volunteers can't be honoured often enough..

Yesterday, November 6, the Duchess of Gloucester as Deputy Colonel in Chief of the Adjutant General's Corps attended a homecoming and medal parade at the Jellalabad Barracks in Tidworth, Wiltshire.


** rex gallery ** BBC Wiltshire fb: Medals parade in Bulford **

 

[iceflower]

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The Duchess of Gloucester has visited Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery in Burbage and Wyggeston's Hospital in Leicester today, November 13, 2013.




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** leicestermercury.co.uk: Visit of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester brings cheer to people in Leicester and Burbage **

 

[iceflower]

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Yesterday, November 27, the Duchess of Gloucester attended the "The House of Lords vs House of Commons Speedo Charity Swim" event at Porchester Hall in London. The event was in aid of the Hope For Youth charity (Northern Ireland) the Duchess is Chief Patron of.



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** gettyimages/zimbio gallery **

 

[iceflower]

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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the National Churches Trust's 60th Anniversary Celebratory Service at Westminster Abbey in London yesterday, November 28. The Duke of Gloucester is Vice-Patron of the Trust.



** Pic ** nationalchurchestrust.org: Royal praise as the National Churches Trust celebrates 60th Anniversary at Westminster Abbey **

 

[iceflower]

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On November 27 the Duke of Gloucester attended the launch of the 'Hungry for History' campaign for children.



** Pic ** thisiskent.co.uk: Broadstairs Wellesley House School shares its history online **