Gloucester Family - NEWS

[Principessa]

For UK residents there's a documentary about him on Thursday night on Channel Four called "The Other Prince William".

Does it touch on the fact he had porphyria?

No idea. I'll report back if I get a chance to watch it. I think it tells the story of his relationship with a Hungarian divorcee, which wasn't exactly met with great joy by his family.

http://www.telegraph.co.u...other-Prince-William.html

The other Prince William

The Queen's dashing cousin William of Gloucester died in 1972 when his light aircraft crashed to the ground in an air race. But his secret Hungarian lover has never forgotten about their 'fairytale' romance

Prince William of Gloucester and Zsuzui in Tokyo 1968:


Prince William and Zsuzsi in 1969

[editorathome]

Catching up w/Birgitte...

She opened a hospice in Peterborough on 9-8
http://www.peterboroughto...reams-come-true-1-6946963

On 9-21, she attended a dinner for Britain's Davis Cup team. She's so tiny!
https://twitter.com/Briti...46000227737071616/photo/1

She'll be in Bermuda Oct 23-25 for the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Regiment, of which she is Colonel-in-Chief
http://www.todayinbermuda...oucester-to-visit-bermuda

[editorathome]

Yesterday, she opened a retail/leisure town center for residents of Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire
http://www.darlingtonands...ick_Garrison_town_centre/

[Thistle]

Thanks for the updates!!

[editorathome]

My pleasure

[editorathome]

Birgitte opened a homeless shelter in Hertfordshire yesterday. Absolutely love her outfit (esp. the color), except for that dopey "mushroom" hat. Wish she'd lose it.
http://royalcentral.co.uk...ns-homeless-shelter-54234

Today she's visiting The Children's Society (a CoE charity of which she's President), and a girls' school in Manchester.

[CathyJane]

I'm sure she's a very nice person, but I have never been able to like her.

[editorathome]

Birgitte's visit to The Children's Society in Manchester on Weds.
http://www.manchestereven...er-child-runaway-10168951

Engagements next week:
6th October
As Patron of The Embroiderer's Guild, she will open the 50th Anniversary Exhibition of the Cotswold Branch of the Embroiderer's Guild, Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, Sandhurst, Gloucestershire.

She also will will open the new residential accomodation for the National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

7th October
As President, Royal Academy of Music, she will present the Royal Academy of Music Kohn Foundation Bach Prize to Ms Rachel Podger at the Academy, Marylebone Road, London.

11th October
With the Duke, will attend the USA v. Japan Rugby World Cup Match at Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester.


Richard, recent and upcoming events
9-16, launching an appeal to repair Fotheringhay Church, where the parents of previous Duke of Gloucester (RIII) are buried
http://www.stamfordmercur...y-church-appeal-1-6970079
9-17, visiting a museum in Shrewsbury and Severn Valley Railway
http://www.shropshirestar...f-the-duke-of-gloucester/

9-24, opening an addition to a school in Epsom
http://www.yourlocalguard...econdary_school_building/

1st October
Will open the Royal Library Exhibition at Cambridge University, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge.
Will open the newly restored 18th Century Watermil at Mill House at Sacrewell, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Will visit Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, to mark its Four Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.

2nd October
Will officially open the Cirencester Hare Festival Way, River Churn, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

[Lady Alice]

Jezzum criminy... they're how far removed from the throne and their calendar looks like that?

King Richard IV, I say!

[editorathome]

Jezzum criminy... they're how far removed from the throne and their calendar looks like that?

Exactly. They do much more to support "Queen and country" than some members of the younger generation who are so much closer to the throne, and they do it with no fuss or fanfare, they just get on with it. Admirable, IMO. I imagine HM is very grateful for their attitude of service.

[editorathome]

Catching Up With the Gloucesters

Recent Past Engagements
Nov 8
The Duke and Duchess attended the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day
Nov 12
The Duke and Duchess attended an evening reception at Buckingham Palace for winners of the 2015 Civil Service Awards
Nov 18
The Duchess
--President, Royal Academy of Music, attended a Governing Body Meeting in London
Nov 24
The Duke
--President, Ambition, visited Youth Moves, Bristol
-- presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Friends of Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol
-- visited Hotwells Primary School, Bristol
Nov 25
The Duke
--President, chaired the panel of judges for the British Expertise International Awards in London
-- President, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, attended the official launch of the Hospital's Charity Heart Health Network, in London
The Duchess
--Chief Patron, Hope for Youth Northern Ireland, attended the Charity Swim between the House of Lords and the House of Commons followed by a Dinner at Porchester Hall, London
Nov 27
The Duke
--visited HeartSine Technologies, West Belfast
-- visited the Green Flag Eco-Schools of Northern Ireland at Forge Integrated Primary School, Belfast
-- visited Ulster University Belfast School of Architecture, Belfast
The Duchess
--Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, attended the Davis Cup Final between Belgium and Great Britain at Flanders Expo, Ghent, Belgium
Nov 28
The Duchess
--attended the Davis Cup Final between Belgium and Great Britain at Flanders Expo, Ghent, Belgium
-- attended a dinner given by the Royal Belgian Tennis Federation in Ghent
Nov 29
The Duchess
--attended the Davis Cup Final between Belgium and Great Britain at Flanders Expo, Ghent (photos w/ Mathilde): http://worldroyalfamily.b...belgium-and-birgitte.html
-- attended a dinner given by the International Tennis Federation at Flanders Expo on the conclusion of the Davis Cup Final between Belgium and Great Britain 

Upcoming Engagements
Dec 1
The Duchess
--Patron, the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies will attend a Lecture at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
--Royal President, the Children's Society, will attend an Advent Service at Lambeth Palace, London
Dec 2
The Duke
--will present The Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade to Habergham Works, Elland, West Yorkshire
--will visit Bradford College, Bradford, West Yorkshire.
--will present The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development to Camira Fabrics Ltd., Mirfield, West Yorkshire.
The Duchess
--Royal Patron, Prostate Cancer UK, will attend a Carol Service at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London
--Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, in support of the Tennis Foundation will attend the Wheelchair Masters at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
Dec 3
The Duke
--Joint President, Cancer Research UK, will attend a Concert of Christmas Carols and Readings in Glasgow Cathedral
The Duchess
--Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, will attend the Regimental Awards Dinner at the Guildhall, London
Dec 7
The Duke
--will attend the Royal Air Force Central Band Concert at Millfield School, Somerset
--will visit Brooklin Models Ltd., Bath
The Duchess
--Royal Patron, Missing People, will attend a Carol Service at St-Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square
Dec 9
The Duke
--Patron, Construction Youth Trust, will visit the new Training Centre, Bermondsey, London
The Duke (Royal Patron) and Duchess
--will attend a reception at the British Museum
Dec 10
The Duchess
--Royal Patron, The Lullaby Trust, will attend a Christmas Carol Concert at St. Columba's Church.
Dec 15
The Duke
--Joint President, Cancer Research UK, will attend a Christmas Concert of Carols, Music and Readings at St. Paul's Cathedral

[Lady Alice]

Hmmm certain cousins higher on the BRF food chain, eat your heart out.

[editorathome]

@Lady Alice: If you're alluding to the Worknots, I think they're far more likely to privately ridicule Richard and Birgitte as "suckers" for actually fulfilling their responsibilities

And if you think R&B do a lot (which they do, IMO), wait 'til you see Anne's schedule, which I hope to post later today...

[jigmesjigga]

Compared to W&K, the Gloucesters work a full-time schedule - impressive, and with very little fanfare.  Lots of royals could take a page from their book.

[editorathome]

Compared to W&K, the Gloucesters work a full-time schedule - impressive, and with very little fanfare.  Lots of royals could take a page from their book.