The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Current Events 3: Sep 2022 -

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On April 26 the Duke of Gloucester attended the Spirit of Normandy Trust and Normandy Memorial Trust Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club in London:

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Yesterday, May 2, the Duke of Gloucester as Patron of the World Monuments Fund Britain attended the "Palace of Palms - A night celebrating Heritage at Royal Botanical Gardens" event:


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As Patron of the Medical Women's Federation the Duchess of Gloucester attended the Spring Conference at the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge today, May 10:


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The Duchess of Gloucester opened the Danish Fair at the Danish Church in London today, May 11:

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Today, May 17, the Duke of Gloucester as Air Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force attended the Presentation of Colours at Buckingham Palace.

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** royal.uk: The Duke of Gloucester marks the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force at Buckingham Palace **

Royal Auxiliary Air Force marks 100th Anniversary with Parade at Buckingham Palace

On 17 May 2024, thousands of spectators gathered in front of Buckingham Palace to see the King’s Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force and colour parties from nine Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) squadrons celebrate

www.raf.mod.uk

 

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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited St. Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle-upon-Tyne today, May 22:

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The Duke of Gloucester visited the Suffolk County Show today, May 30:

Duke of Gloucester enjoys 'wonderful' visit to Suffolk Show

The second day of the Suffolk Show played host to the Duke of Gloucester, who was said to be pleased and interested in everything he saw.

www.eadt.co.uk

 

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On June 11 the Duke of Gloucester as Grand Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem opened the order's newest care home "Wellford Gardens" in Wheatley:

HRH The Duke of Gloucester officially opens OSJCT Wellford Gardens

On Tuesday 11 June 2024, His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, visited Wellford Gardens in Wheatley, to officially open OSJCT's newest care home. Wellford Gardens epitomises elegance, comfort, and the unparalleled personalised care associated with OSJCT. The Duke toured the new care home...

www.osjct.co.uk

 

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The Duke of Gloucester attended the Centenary Celebration of Cambridgeshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) at St Mary's Church in Ely this week:

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100 years of rural Cambridgeshire royally celebrated at inspiring reception • Cambridgeshire Acre

Cambridgeshire ACRE welcomes HRH The Duke of Gloucester to St Mary's Church in Ely, alongside prestigious Cambridgeshire representatives

www.cambsacre.org.uk

 

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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester together with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attended the annual Belgian Parade and Service of Remembrance to remember the fallen of Belgium and Great Britain in the World Wars at The Cenotaph today, July 13:


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On July 16 the Duke of Gloucester as Patron of the Heritage of London Trust unveiled the newly restored Leaning Woman statue at North Verbena Gardens, St. Peter's Square in London:

‘Leaning woman’ statue unveiled after restoration – with a royal seal of approval witnessed by schoolchildren

The Grade II listed Leaning Woman statue was on the Heritage at Risk Register for seven years but a campaign led by Heritage of London Trust helped restore the statue, with the support of residents…

londonnewsonline.co.uk

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The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Edenvilla Secret Garden in Portadow today, September 14:

Royal visit celebrates community spirit at Edenvilla Secret Garden - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

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On September 10 the Duke of Gloucester as Vice Patron of the Almshouse Association visited the Poland Trust Almshouses in Brockham, Surrey:

A Royal Visit to Poland Trust almshouses | The Almshouse Association

Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946

www.almshouses.org

 

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More photos from the visit to Northern Ireland

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Visit Northern Ireland

The Duke and Duchess visited the Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra. The Duchess visited Emmanuel Church’s Food Pantry, and the Live Life Well-Being Centre

www.newmyroyals.com

 

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The Duke of Gloucester at the King Richard III Visitor Centre and the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre in Leicestershire:

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The Duke of Gloucester as Patron of Heritage of London Trust unveiled the Temperance Fountain in London yesterday, September 23:

Unique piece of local heritage returns to Kensington High Street | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

100-year-old Victorian fountain restored to provide fresh and free drinking water

www.rbkc.gov.uk

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Yesterday, September 25, the Duke of Gloucester attended the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial Dedication Ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum:

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The Duke of Gloucester visited the New Forest National Parks Authority in Sway today, October 2:

HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits high quality developments in the New Forest National Park - New Forest National Park Authority

HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited high quality buildings in the New Forest National Park and heard about building design and heritage.

www.newforestnpa.gov.uk

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On October 6 the Duke of Gloucester as Patron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Foundation attended a Centenary Service at St. Clement Danes Church. As Air Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force he also unveiled a stained glass window:

St Clement Danes service marks 100 years of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester marks 100 Years of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force at St Clement Danes Church service.

raf.mod.uk

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The Duchess of Gloucester recently attended the opening of Goldsmiths' Fair in London:

The Duchess of Gloucester attends the opening of Goldsmiths’ Fair 2024 — The Goldsmiths' Company

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester today attended the opening of Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UKs premier destination for independently made contemporary silver and fine jewellery, at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London.

www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk

 

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On October 30 the Duke of Gloucester visited HM Prison Five Wells in Wellingborough, he visited Rock UK, Frontier Centre in Irthlingborough to mark the Centenary of Rock UK Adventure Centres Limited and the Frank Bruno Foundation at Walledwell Court, Northampton.

As Grand Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem he visited Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, to mark the Centenary of Northampton St John Ambulance Cadet Unit.

HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO officially unveils Organ and Tissue Donation Memorial Sculpture at NGH

Royal visit delights staff and community representatives

www.northamptonchron.co.uk

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My goodness! The Gloucesters are doing a lot of work for 8o year olds!

 

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The Duke of Gloucester was in Shropshire today, November 7, to visit Image on Food Limited, Market Drayton Festival Centre, Joule's Brewery and Pell Wall Hall:

Royalty returns to Shropshire - The Duke of Gloucester tours Market Drayton’s gingerbread factory, Festival Drayton Centre and learns how to pour the perfect pint

Royalty returned to Shropshire as The Duke of Gloucester visited Market Drayton and was taught how the region’s famous gingerbread is made and how to pour the perfect pint.

www.shropshirestar.com

 

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As Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps the Duke of Gloucester visited the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at St. Andrew's Church, Hornchurch yesterday, November 26.
He visited the Royal British Legion Hornchurch Branch and as Honorary Air Marshal of the Royal Air Force he afterwards visited the Royal Air Force Hornchurch Heritage Centre:

The Duke of Gloucester visits Hornchurch Cemetery | CWGC

The Duke of Gloucester visits Hornchurch Cemetery | CWGC

www.cwgc.org

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On December 4 the Duchess of Gloucester attended a Children and Families Across Borders Reception to mark the Centenary of the International Social Service, at the residence of the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation in London:

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The Duchess of Gloucester as Patron of the Scottish Opera visited the Production Studios in Glasgow today, December 11. As Patron she visited Cerebral Palsy Scotland also in Glasgow and as Patron of Missing People she visited People's Postcode Lottery in Edinburgh:

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The Duke of Gloucester hosted a Christmas Party for the Not Forgotten Association at St James's Palace:

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Today, February 14, the Duke of Gloucester as Ranger of Epping Forest officially opened the Gloucester Ride in Chingford to mark his 50th anniversary as Patron:

Royal milestone: Duke of Gloucester celebrates 50 Years as Epping Forest Ranger

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester has today (14 February) celebrated his ‘golden jubilee’ as Ranger of Epping Forest with a special visit to the “green lungs of London”. Stretching from Manor Park in east London to Epping in Essex, the Forest covers nearly 8,000 acres — roughly nine...

news.cityoflondon.gov.uk

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The Duke of Gloucester had a packed day in Edinburgh today, February 26.

He visited Veterans Housing Scotland and Whitefoord House, he visited the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle and as Grand Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem he attended the Prior’s Investiture, opened the newly-refurbished offices at St John's House and hosted a reception.

Royal visit to Veterans Housing in Trinity

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visited a Veterans Housing Scotland community in Trinity on Wednesday where he met two of its longest serving beneficiaries. Earl Haig Gardens is described as “First World War Ex-Servicemen’s Settlement for disabled ex-servicemen and their families...

theedinburghreporter.co.uk

 

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On March 4 the Duke of Gloucester visited the Ipswich Town Football Club Foundation:

HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER VISITS IPSWICH TOWN FOUNDATION - ITFC FOUNDATION

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Ipswich Town Foundation at Portman Road on Tuesday, 4 March.

www.itfcfoundation.co.uk

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And he opened the University of Suffolk Dental Facility in Ipswich:

Suffolk dental facilities opened by royal visitor - Dental Nursing

The University of Suffolk’s Dental Community Interest Company (CIC) and teaching facilities were officially opened by His Royal Highness (HRH) the Duke of Gloucester on March 4, 2025.

www.dental-nursing.co.uk

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