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

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 5th February:
The Duchess of Gloucester, President, the Royal Academy of Music, this evening attended a Reception to celebrate the launch of the Principal’s Fund at the Academy, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

Court Circular 6th February:
The Duke of Gloucester, Chancellor, University of Worcester, this morning officially opened the Art House, University of Worcester, Castle Street, Worcester, and was received by the Hon Lady Morrison (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Worcester Snoezelen, 3 Turnpike Close, Worcester, to mark their Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited Spin UK Limited, Oak House, Bromyard Road, Worcester.

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Court Circular 7th February:
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended the New Zealand Society Waitangi Day Service at the Church of St. Lawrence Jewry-next-Guildhall, London EC2, followed by a Reception at Girdlers' Hall, Basinghall Avenue, London EC2.

Court Circular 8th February:
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this morning received Dr Nicola Stacey (director).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Fed Cup at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mrs Richard Maw).

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 9th February:
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, today attended the Fed Cup at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 13th February:
The Duke of Gloucester, Vice President, Lepra, this afternoon received Mr. Geoffrey Prescott (Chief Executive) and Ms. Helen Rackham (Director of Communications and Fundraising).

Court Circular 14th February:
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association, this afternoon received Mr. Barry Le Grys (Chief Executive).

 

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The Duchess of Gloucester as Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers attended the "Basketry: Weaving the Cycle of Life" Trade Fair at Guildhall today, February 19:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 21st February:
The Duke of Gloucester, President, the Britain-Nepal Society, this evening attended the Annual Dinner at St. Columba's Church Hall, Pont Street, London SW1.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 25th February:
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, British Society of Soil Science, this morning received Dr Bruce Lascelles, Professor Wilfred Otten and Professor Sacha Jon Mooney (Presidential Team).

Court Circular 26th February:
The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, the Arts Society, this afternoon received Mrs. June Robinson upon relinquishing her appointment as National Chairman and Mrs. Julie Goldsmith upon assuming the appointment as Chairman.
Dr. Florian Schweizer (Chief Executive) was present.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Prostate Cancer UK, received Professor Roger Kirby and Mrs. Jane Kirby upon relinquishing their appointments as Directors of the Prostate Centre.

 

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On Wednesday The Duchess of Gloucester officially opened the new Greenham Trust Wing at West Berkshire Community Hospital.

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HRH met with staff and patients receiving care at the new Wing, and learnt more about the services, care and support on offer.

Before departure, The Duchess was presented with a posy by Mrs Peggy McCartney, who has been receiving haemodialysis at the hospital since 2012.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 27th February:
The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon officially opened the Greenham Trust Wing at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Benham Hill, Thatcham, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr. James Puxley).

Her Royal Highness afterwards officially opened Carramar House, Church Lane, Thatcham, and was received by Mr. Paul Dick (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).

Court Circular 28th February:
The Duke of Gloucester, President, Ambition (Youth Clubs), this morning received the Lady Stoneham of Droxford (Chairman of Trustees, UK Youth) and Ms Anna Smee (Chief Executive).

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the British Museum, and The Duchess of Gloucester this evening took part in the annual winding of the Mostyn Tompion Clock at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 5th March:
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Kennel Club, Clarges Street, London W1.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 6th March:
The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning received Professor Mark Compton upon assuming his appointment as
Lord Prior.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the London Playing Fields Foundation, this afternoon received Mr Alexander Welsh (Chief Executive).

Court Circular 7th March:
The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Friends of St. Paul's Cathedral, this morning visited St. Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4.

Court Circular 8th March:
The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary President, the 20-Ghost Club Limited, this evening attended the Annual General Meeting and Dinner at Vintners’ Hall, 68 Upper Thames Street, London EC4.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 14th March:
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this morning visited the Bloomberg Building, 3 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Asthma UK, this morning received Ms. Kay Boycott (Chief Executive) and Dr. Samantha Walker (Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Research and Policy).

Court Circular 15th March:
The Duke of Gloucester, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Masons, this evening presented The Duke of Gloucester Gold Medal Award at Mansion House, London EC4.

Court Circular 18th March:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Gloucester, President, this evening attended a performance of "Iolanta" and "L'enfant et les sortilèges" at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Parkinson's UK, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Court Circular 19th March:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Oakwood High School, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire (Mr Andrew Coombe).

His Royal Highness later visited University Technical College, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, 2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Springwell Learning Community, St. Helen's Boulevard, Barnsley.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited Community Shop Athersley, 156 Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, Barnsley.

 

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Yesterday, March 19, the Duke of Gloucesterw as in South Yorkshire to visit Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park (1-3) Oakwood High School in Rotherham (4) and Barnsley Community Shop:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 21st March:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this evening attended a Dinner at the Museum of the Order of St John, St John’s Gate, 26 St John’s Lane, London EC1.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 25th March:
The Duchess of Gloucester, President, this afternoon attended a Meeting of the Governing Body at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 28th March:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Masons, this afternoon received Mr. Alastair Watson-Gandy upon relinquishing his appointment as Master and Dr. David Best upon assuming the appointment.
Mr. Robert Murfin (Clerk) was present.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 30th March:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the London Chorus, this evening attended a performance of St. Matthew Passion in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1.

Court Circular 1st April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Alstom Transport Technology Centre, Lovel Way, Widnes, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr. David Briggs).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Brindley Centre, High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Runcorn Railway Station.

The Duke of Gloucester later officially opened 2M House, and the 2M Academy and STEM Centre, Sutton Quays Business Park, Clifton Road, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Norton Priory Museum, Tudor Road, Windmill Hill, Runcorn.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 2nd April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this afternoon attended the book launch of Military Medicine in Iraq and Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Review” at the Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1.

The Queen, Patron, this evening gave a Reception at Windsor Castle to mark the Centenary of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

 

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Court Circular 1st April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Alstom Transport Technology Centre, Lovel Way, Widnes, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr. David Briggs).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Brindley Centre, High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Runcorn Railway Station.

The Duke of Gloucester later officially opened 2M House, and the 2M Academy and STEM Centre, Sutton Quays Business Park, Clifton Road, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Norton Priory Museum, Tudor Road, Windmill Hill, Runcorn.

The Duke of Gloucester during his visit to the Alstom Transport Technology Centre:


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And at Brindley Centre:


** runcornandwidnesworld: Town train station gets royal stamp of approval after visit from Duke of Gloucester **

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 3rd April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, Crown Agents Foundation, this morning received Mr. Fergus Drake (Chief Executive) and Ms. Marie Staunton (Chairman, Crown Agents Board).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Society of Antiquaries of London, this evening attended the Essay Club Dinner at the Athenaeum, 107 Pall Mall, London SW1.

 

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Today, April 16, the Duke of Gloucester as Patron of the British Society of Soil Science attended the Early Careers Researcher Conference at the Edge in Sheffield.


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He also visited the Rivelin Water Treatment Plant and viewed the "Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing" exhibition at the Millennium Galleries in Sheffield:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 16th April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the "Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing" exhibition at Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, and was received by Mr. John Holt (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire).

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Society of Soil Science, today attended the Early Careers Researcher Conference at the Edge, 24 Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Yorkshire Water Rivelin Water Treatment Works, Rivelin, Sheffield.

Court Circular 17th April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 6th Battalion The Rifles, this morning received Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Pearce upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer.

His Royal Highness, President, this evening presented the British Expertise International Awards at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street, London W8.

 

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On April 20 and 21 the Duchess of Gloucester as Honorary President of the Lawn Tennis Association attended the Fed Cup at the Copper Box Arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 20th April:
Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Fed Cup Matches between Great Britain and Kazakhstan at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20.

Court Circular 21st April:
Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, today attended the Fed Cup Matches between Great Britain and Kazakhstan at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20.

Court Circular 23rd April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended a Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2, to mark the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the City of London Branch of the Royal Society of St George.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 24th April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Newcomen Society, this afternoon received Mr Robert Taylor upon relinquishing his appointment as President and Mr Jonathan Aylen upon assuming the appointment.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 25th April:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, today carried out the following engagements.

His Royal Highness this morning attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial and the New Zealand War Memorial at Hyde Park Corner, 4-5 Grosvenor Place, London SW1, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Gloucester later laid a wreath at the Anzac Memorial at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London SW1.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, to mark Anzac Day.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 3rd May:
Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Sovereign of the Order, accompanied by The Princess Royal, Grand Master, was present this morning at a Service of the Royal Victorian Order held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were also present.

Afterwards The Queen gave a Reception at Windsor Castle for those who attended the Service.

 

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The Duke of Gloucester was in Manchester today, May 8. He visited Old Stationhouse, Irlam Train Station, St. Ann's Hospice and Stockport Lads Club:



** southmanchesternews: St Ann’s Hospice celebrates anniversary with royal visit **


** sah.org: His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Salford today to mark a very special moment in our history **

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 7th May:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this afternoon held an Investiture in the Crypt of the Priory Church of the Order of St John, Clerkenwell, London EC1, followed by a Reception at the Museum of the Order of St John, St John’s Gate, 26 St John’s Lane, London EC1.

Court Circular 8th May:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the Old Stationhouse, Irlam Train Station, Irlam, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).

His Royal Highness today visited St Ann’s Hospice, Meadowsweet Lane, Little Hulton, Manchester.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Stockport Lads Club, Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, to mark their One Hundred and Thirtieth Anniversary.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 13th May:
Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended a Reception in the garden of Buckingham Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner followed by a Lecture at the Athenaeum, 107 Pall Mall, London SW1.

 

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Today, May 15, the Duke of Gloucester visited Wardown House Museum and Gallery and St Mary's Church in Luton. And he paid a visit to Bedford School in Bedfordshire:


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** bedfordindependent: Duke of Gloucester carries out historic royal inspection of Bedford’s Combined Cadet Force **