Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester was born on March 31, 1900 (died on June 10, 1974, he was 74 years old) in York Cottage. [6], By the time he went up to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1919 with his brother Albert, Henry had outgrown all his brothers, both in height and size, and enjoyed very good health. In November, the brothers were recalled to England due to their father's worsening health, and soon after Beryl returned too. There, he was entertained by Mansfield Markham and his wife Beryl Markham. "If you two think that, now that I have taken this new job on, you can go on behaving just as you like, in the same old way, you are very much mistaken! When he returned from his trip to Japan in 1929, the affair with Markham ended. "My beloved Alice, I did hate leaving you yesterday so very much that I could hardly keep a straight face", he wrote to his wife after reporting back. . As their London seat, they were given York House in St. James's Palace. [27], On 31 March 1928, his father created him Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Ulster, and Baron Culloden, three titles that linked him with three parts of the United Kingdom, namely England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Both the Duke and Duchess carried out royal engagements, including several overseas tours. Sometimes, though, the organised King found his brother's less systematic manner irritating. But Edward did admit regretting the implications the abdication would have on "The Unknown Soldier", a nickname he teasingly used to refer to Henry, owing to his low profile. Alternate Names: Baron Culloden | Prince Henry | Earl of Ulster Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) Spouse: Duchess of Gloucester Princess Alice (his death) (2 children) Children: Duke of Gloucester Parents: King George V | Queen Mary Relatives: Duke of Kent (sibling) | See more Edit Did You Know? He was an extremely nervous socially awkward child, and in common with his brother suffered from a speech disorder. From a young age, young Henry, much like his brother Albert (later George VI), was plagued with all manner of ailments and was a very sickly young child. His father, the then Duke of York, a grand old fellow on all accounts, who would later become King George V. When Henry was born, he was fifth in line of succession to the throne, behind his two older brothers, his father, and his grandfather. From 1965, he became incapacitated by a number of strokes. To his increasing despair, he had to fulfill the many royal duties his father assigned him. After three days at St Peter's Court in Broadstairs as a day boy, Hansell, noticing he liked it, asked the King to send him as a boarder, to which he agreed. [36], The following year, the King arranged a four-month-long military and diplomatic mission for the Duke to the Middle East, India, and East Africa. On top of this, Henry also had a nasal lisp and an unusually high-pitched tone, resulting in a very distinctive voice. [37], The abrupt change in Prince Henry's somewhat carefree life up to that point was made clear by the new King on the very first evening of his reign. His widow became the longest-lived member of the British royal family in history. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's official residence is at Kensington Palace in London, and they have leased their private home Barnwell Manor since 1994. On one occasion, Queen Mary wrote to the Duchess suggesting that if they were planning to visit, the Duke should bring his own supply of whisky, "as we have not got much left, and it is so expensive". Their stay at Cambridge lasted just one year and was very uneventful for both of them, as they were not allowed to live in college with the other undergraduates, due to their father's fear of their mixing with undesirable company.[7]. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have three children: The Earl of Ulster . 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George V--Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. The Duke's two narrowest escapes both came in May 1940. To make matters worse, he also had to wear shin splints due to his knocked knees. He died on 10 June 1974 at the age of 74. When Curtin died in 1945, the Duke appointed Frank Forde as prime minister. He was an extremely nervous child, and was often victim to spontaneous fits of crying or giggling, and also like his brother, Henry had a combination of speech disorders. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. [15] On 23 June 1936, he was appointed a personal aide-de-camp to his eldest brother, Edward VIII. Although he did show a particular aptitude in mathematics, Henrys sole interest became sports, particularly cricket and football. His studies did not improve, but his nerves and disposition did. A member of staff suggested that the King call and ask the Duke of Gloucester, who was staying at Birkhall. At 78 years old the Duke is still keeping up his schedule as a working royal. [17] He continued to serve as a personal aide-de-camp to the new King, receiving this appointment on 1 February. [28] Prince Henry visited Canada in 1928. 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His mother was Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester ( ne Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott), a daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleuch and Lady Margaret Bridgeman. The Duke is the Chancellor of the. There, he was entertained by Mansfield Markham and his wife Beryl Markham. Humphrey of Lancaster, Duke of Gloucester (3 October 1390 - 23 February 1447) was an English prince, soldier, and literary patron. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, third son of King George V and Queen Mary, married Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, daughter of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, in the Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace. His father was about to become the King of England and his mother? Their stay at Cambridge lasted just one year and was very uneventful for both of them, as they were not allowed to live in college with the other undergraduates, due to their father's fear of their mixing with undesirable company. [7], The affair, widely known by the London society, shocked the Queen, to the delight of the Prince of Wales who remarked that for once, Queen Marys blue-eyed boy was in trouble instead of himself. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 190010 June 1974) was a soldier and member of the British Royal Family, the third son of King George V of the United Kingdom and Queen Mary. [21], Following the outbreak of World War II, he joined the British Expeditionary Force, and was appointed as a Chief Liaison Officer on 4 September 1939. Answer (1 of 7): The succession follows in order of age and he was next in line. Prince Henry has suffered from stroke after 80. Stamp of Australia, 1945, showing the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, when the Duke became Governor-General. The youngest son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, Prince Richard was born in 1944. Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester was born on the 31st of March, 1900, on the Sandringham Estate, at York Cottage no less. Prince Henry was born on 31 March 1900, at York Cottage, on the Sandringham Estate during the reign of his great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester began drinking excessively and was kept busy deliberately by his father to keep him out of trouble. [1] His mother was the Duchess of York (later Queen Mary), the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Teck. [46] His last public appearance was at the unveiling of Queen Mary's plaque at Marlborough House in 1967, where he appeared weak and considerably older than the Duke of Windsor. The proposal, wrote Lady Alice many years later, was not at all romantic as "it was not his way", instead he just "mumbled it as we were on a walk one day". [1] In 1954 the Duke served as the Treasurer of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn. [25] On 27 October 1944, he was promoted to the rank of full general. There was a good reason for that. When Prime Minister Curtin died in 1945, the Duke appointed Frank Forde as prime minister. [1] At the time of his birth, he was fifth in the line of succession to the throne, behind his grandfather, father and two elder brothers. He attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, in 1919,[1] and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps on 16 July 1919. After suffering two miscarriages,[33] the Duchess of Gloucester gave birth to two sons:[1], The couple lived first at the Royal Pavilion in Aldershot, near the barracks of the Duke's regiment. [8] On 16 July 1921 he was promoted to lieutenant in the 10th Royal Hussars,[1][9] with whom he continued to serve. [6], After his tour of Australia and New Zealand, and pressured by his parents, Prince Henry decided it was time to settle down and proposed to Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, sister of one of Henry's best friends Lord William Montagu Douglas Scott. [citation needed]. On one occasion, Queen Mary wrote to the Duchess suggesting that if they were planning to visit, the Duke should bring his own supply of whisky, "as we have not got much left, and it is so expensive". [1] At the time of his birth, he was fifth in the line of succession to the throne, behind his grandfather, father and two elder brothers. "If you two think that, now that I have taken this new job on, you can go on behaving just as you like, in the same old way, you are very much mistaken! [29], Before his marriage, Prince Henry's greatest ambition was to someday command his regiment, the 10th Royal Hussars, or at least spend as much time in the army as possible. He was very small for his age and was prone to get very aggressive colds. These titles linked him with three different parts of the UK, in the form of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. He also used to become ill a lot and likely suffered from a weak immune system. The. [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Because the Duke was shy,[1] he sometimes appeared stiff and formal, but he and the Duchess travelled widely in Australia using his own plane during their time in office. Henry had four brothers George, John, Albert and Edward as well as a sister Mary. Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester 01 November 2004 12:01am Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, the widow of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who has died aged. To his increasing despair, he had to fulfill the many royal duties his father assigned him. While the consequences of the abdication crisis weighed much more heavily on his brother Prince Albert, who became King George VI, Prince Henry also suffered from the outcome. Prince Henry was promoted to captain on 11 May 1927,[10] and was appointed a personal aide-de-camp to his father on 2 August 1929. His brother, Prince Albert, ascended the throne as King George VI. The Queen's devoted husband, Prince Philip, died at the age of 99 on Friday, April 9. He served as Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947, the only member of the British royal family to hold the post. He performed military and diplomatic duties during the rest of the war, then in 1945 was appointed as Australia's governor-general at the request of Prime Minister John Curtin. [36][38], After Prince Henry's younger brother, the Duke of Kent, died in a plane crash in August 1942, it was decided that the Duke of Gloucester would not be sent on any further missions that could prove dangerous.[38]. "All you write about is your everlasting football of which I am heartily sick", wrote his mother, answering a fully detailed letter from Henry about a match. A member of staff suggested that the King call and ask the Duke of Gloucester, who was staying at Birkhall. The Duchess of Kent spent her final years living at Frogmore House and died there in 1861, just nine months before Prince Albert's death. As the Duke and Lord William Scott drove back, they were caught up in heavy enemy bombing in Tournai, where their car caught fire. Browse 504 prince henry, duke of gloucester stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. When we think of members of the Monarchy and indeed, infamous historical figures, there are some names that are more commonly brought up than others. After Prince Henry turned 80, The King granted permission to his uncle for retirement from public duties at any time if he wants. On one occasion after a day of shooting at Balmoral Castle, the King found a mistake on his shot-game record, where there seemed to be a pair of grouse missing. Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | About Us, Our site uses cookies. [4] They both had rhotacism, which prevented them from pronouncing the sound r, but while Albert's pronunciation was slightly reminiscent of the "French r", Henry was completely unable to pronounce it, causing the intended r to sound like [w]. She survived until 2004, becoming the longest-lived member of the British Royal Family in history. At his death, he was the last surviving knight of the Order of St. Patrick. The brothers had never been close and, apart from horses, they had not much in common. Son of George V, King of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck After the outbreak of World War II, the Duke of Gloucester, as Chief Liaison Officer to Lord Gort, spent almost the entire first year of the war in France. Prince Henry was the last surviving child of King George V and Queen Mary. [31] He was an extremely nervous child, and was often victim to spontaneous fits of crying or giggling, and also like his brother, Henry had a combination of speech disorders. This makes Richard the youngest grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary. [16], Following his brother's abdication and the accession of his brother the Duke of York as George VI, Prince Henry was effectively retired from active duty, and received a ceremonial promotion to major-general on 1 January 1937, skipping three ranks. QUIZ. After preparatory schooling at St Peter's Court, Broadstairs, Prince Henry was educated at Eton and . [41][44], After Prince Henry's younger brother, the Duke of Kent, died in a plane crash in Scotland in August 1942, it was decided that the Duke of Gloucester would not be sent on any further missions that could prove dangerous. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 - 10 June 1974) was the third son and fourth child of King George V and Queen Mary. The Duke's widow, Alice, received permission from Queen Elizabeth II to be styled Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, to distinguish herself from Prince Richard's wife. He was very small for his age and was prone to get very aggressive colds. He suffered a series of strokes in later years,[1] and was too ill to attend the funeral of his elder brother, the Duke of Windsor, or the wedding of his younger son, Prince Richard, both in 1972. The brothers parted in Nairobi, where Henry was to stay for a while. King George V's sons, in order were Prince Edward (aka David), Prince Albert of York (George VI), Prince Henry of Gloucester, Prince George of Kent, Prince John. Alternative History is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. British Royalty. [48], In 1921, Prince Henry was granted a personal coat of arms, being the royal arms, differenced by a label argent of three points, the centre bearing a lion rampant gules, and the outer points crosses gules. Academically, he was not very bright. [7], After his tour of Australia and New Zealand, and pressured by his parents, Prince Henry decided it was time to settle down and proposed to Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, sister of one of Henry's best friends Lord William Montagu Douglas Scott. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester,KG,KT,KP,GCB,GCMG,GCVO,PC(Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 30 January 1965) was the third son and fourth child ofKing George VandQueen Mary. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Upon his death, he was succeeded as the Duke of Gloucester by his only living son, Richard. Henry's sole interest became sports, particularly cricket and football. [14] On 6 July 1935, he was promoted to the substantive rank of major, his final rank as an actively serving officer. The widow of one royal duke, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of King George V and Queen Mary, and the mother of another, she concealed, beneath her quiet public image, a zest for . Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, was born on March 31, 1900. He was the third son and fourth child of King George V and Queen Mary. Died unmarried and without issue, killed in an airplane crash. Despite his list of ailments, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester went on to study at Eton College in 1913, before attending Royal Military College, Sandhurst in 1919. Civilization I . Though he desired to serve in more active roles as a soldier, his position as a senior member of the royal family effectively ruled out any such options. 1900) Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 - 10 June 1974) was the third son and fourth child of King George V and Queen Mary. Today for example, were going to be looking at the life of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the son of King George V and Queen Mary. The brothers parted in Nairobi, where Henry was to stay for a while. [1] In 1954 the Duke served as the Treasurer of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn. [35], In December 1936, Henry's brother Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry divorce Wallis Simpson. Prince Richard is the youngest child of Prince Henry and Princess Alice, and Queen Elizabeth's cousin on her father's side. Learn more about our use of cookies: Cookie Policy, A Quick Start Guide To UK HGV Insurance Cover, Improve Your Medical Skills With UK First Aid Courses, Exodus Travels And The Kilimanjaro Porter Project. Although third in line to the throne, following his two nieces Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, Henry became the first adult in line, meaning he would act as regent if anything were to happen to the King before Princess Elizabeth came of age on 21 April 1944, her 18th birthday. (670 mm x 990 mm) image size Photographs Collection NPG x134883 In December 1936, Henry's brother Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry divorce Wallis Simpson. Showing Editorial results for prince henry, duke of gloucester. "Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 - 10 June 1974) was a soldier and member of the British Royal Family, the third son of King George V of the United Kingdom and Queen Mary. http://ww2gravestone.com/people/windsor-henry-william-frederick-alb [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 174. Apart from the deep personal shock to the whole royal family, the abdication meant the end of Henry's military career. Academically, he was not very bright, although he did show a particular aptitude in mathematics. King of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions Windsor, Edward Edward VIII Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David King o George V DE WINDSOR, Victoria Mary DE TECK, Edouard Viii DE WINDSOR, Georges Vi DE WINDSOR, Mary DE WINDSOR, Georges DE WINDSOR, Jean DE WINDSOR, George SAXE-COBOURG-GOTHA, John SAXE-COBOURG-GOTHA, Mary SAXE-COBOURG-GOTHA, George Vi Albert ANGLETERRE, douard Viii ANGLETERRE, Edouard.viii DE WINDSOR, George.vi DE WINDSOR, Mary DE WINDSOR, George DE WINDSOR, John DE WINDSOR, George V Frederic Ernest Albert DE WINDSOR DE SAXE-COBOURG-GOTHA, Victoria Marie Augusta Louiseolga Pauline Clkaudine Agneska MARY DE TEK. At birth, he was fifth in the line of succession to the British throne - he is now the 29th. [7], In September 1913 Henry started at Eton College. [3], As a young boy, Prince Henry suffered from ill health very much like his older brother Albert. [1] Prince Henry died on 10 June 1974 from problems caused by multiple strokes at Barnwell Manor in Northamptonshire at the age of 74. He was (as he styled himself) "son, brother and uncle of kings", being the fourth and youngest son of Henry IV of England, the brother of Henry V, and the uncle of Henry VI.Gloucester fought in the Hundred Years' War and acted as Lord Protector of England during . [1] In August 1940, he was appointed Chief Liaison Officer, GHQ Home Forces. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page cxl. The Sun reports that both Prince Richard and his wife, Birgitte van Deurs, are expected to attend. Besides boosting the troops' morale, he was useful as a first-hand witness of the situation; he reported to government officials and to the King, to whom he continually wrote detailed and objective accounts of what was happening. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants. Who is Prince. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester As a child, Henry experienced ill health, suffering similar complaints of his older brother Albert whom he much resembled. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, KG, KT, KP, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, PC was the third son of King George V and Queen Mary. Beryl and Henry soon started an affair (though sources differ over when the affair started; many say it was not until her visit to England). He. To his credit, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester was eager to serve in a more hands-on role, but because of his status, he wasnt permitted to do so. [30], Bernard Tussaud finishes the wax figure of Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott and Prince Henry, When he returned from his trip to Japan in 1929, the affair with Markham ended. The royal children in 1912: (l-r) Albert, John, Henry, Mary, Edward and George. [4] They both had rhotacism, which prevented them from pronouncing the sound r, but while Albert's pronunciation was slightly reminiscent of the "French r", Henry was completely unable to pronounce it, causing the intended r to sound like [w]. Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester (8 July 1640 - 13 September 1660) [a] was the youngest son of Charles I, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and his wife, Henrietta Maria of France. [17] He continued to serve as a personal aide-de-camp to the new King, receiving this appointment on 1 February. In 1927 he was promoted to Captain, until 1937, whereby he was retired from active duty and was promoted to major-general. Like the present-day Harry, he. They were married on 6 November 1935. [7] Duke of Gloucester Full name Henry William Frederick Albert Birth March 31, 1900 York Cottage, Sandringham Death June 10, 1974 (aged 74) Barnwell Manor, Northamptonshire Burial June 14, 1974 Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore Spouse Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott (m. 1935) Issue Prince William of Gloucester Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester House Although he was a capable soldier, as the King's son he was prevented from joining his regiment abroad, and this meant he was generally seen as an outsider to his fellow officers. She outlived her husband by 30 years until her death on 29 October 2004, becoming the longest-lived member of the British royal family in history. During a hunt in Africa, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester embarked on an affair with Beryl Markham, but when word got out, there was an enormous outcry. The King was persuaded by Hansell that it would be good for Henry's character to attend school, where he could interact with boys his age. The Duke and Beryl never met again, although she did write to him when he visited Kenya in 1950 with his wife, but he did not write back. Married a Danish commoner, Birgitte van Deurs, on 8 July 1972. He was a regular visitor to Weymouth and he lent his house there to his brother George for his seaside breaks. That night, Hotel Univers was bombed, resulting in several deaths, including those staying in the rooms next to the Duke's. He represented Queen Elizabeth II during the Malayan Declaration of Independence on 31 August 1957. "All you write about is your everlasting football of which I am heartily sick", wrote his mother, answering a fully detailed letter from Henry about a match. It was one of the 20th century's grandest passions, but was riven by heartache and controversy - and ultimately vetoed by the Queen. [25] On 27 October 1944, he was promoted to the rank of full general. "It was a very simple cabin" recalled the Duchess of Gloucester, and "the only royal thing about it was my husband's presence". DUKE OF GLOUCESTER FUNERAL - COLOUR 260,573 views Jul 21, 2015 1K Dislike Share Save British Movietone 322K subscribers (20 Jun 1974) A full Military funeral for the Duke of Gloucester. Leader: Prince Henry. Because the Duke was shy,[1] he sometimes appeared stiff and formal, but he and the Duchess travelled widely in Australia using his own plane during their time in office. In 1974, aged 74, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester died on the 10th of June. Trivia: Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. In 1972, the Duke's elder son, Prince William, died in a plane crash. One accidental death that struck the Windsor family occurred about 25 years before Diana's death. [36], Although generally optimistic, Prince Henry did sometimes suffer from bouts of depression during his service in 1940, especially at the end of his occasional leaves. The of the Australian Prime Minister John Curtin had a policy of appointing Australians to the vice-regal post. Always eager to get involved, the Duke often found himself in dangerous situations, but did not seem overly worried. Geni requires JavaScript! Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester Title (s) Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester Age 47-55 (Season 1) 64-74 (Season 3 Date of birth 31 March 1900 Relationships Spouse Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester Credits Played by Andy Sanderson (Season 1) Michael Thomas (Season 3) Season (s) 1 3 First appearance " Wolferton Splash " "My beloved Alice, I did hate leaving you yesterday so very much that I could hardly keep a straight face", he wrote to his wife after reporting back. That night, Hotel Univers was bombed, resulting in several deaths, including those staying in the rooms next to the Duke's. [30], In September 1928, Henry left England with his brother Edward, Prince of Wales, to shoot big game in Africa. It turns out that Mary of Teck Henry's motherdescended from Romania's Vlad the Impaler who, as you may recall, was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester attended Trinity Co Frogmore Royal Mausoleum, Windsor Berkshire, England, Duke of Gloucester, Duke Of Gloucster, Earl of Ulster, and Baron Culloden. [2] [3] [4] [18] On 12 March, he received the colonelcy of his former regiment, the 10th Royal Hussars, along with the colonelcies of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Gordon Highlanders. [6], On 6 May 1910, Prince George ascended the throne as George V, and Henry became the third in line to the throne. His father was Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his mother was Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, the third daughter of John Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of Buccleuch.. On February 22, 1942, Prince William was christened William Henry . He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, KGKTKPGCBGCMGGCVOPC (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 10 June 1974) was the third son of King George V and Queen Mary. Web Prince Harry Duke of Sussex KCVO Henry Charles Albert David. The mission came just after Prince Henry had become a father for the first time, and it was considered a dangerous trip, as the Germans were rapidly advancing toward some of the territories the Duke would visit. Always eager to get involved, the Duke often found himself in dangerous situations, but did not seem overly worried. In August, the Duke's elder son, Prince William, died in a plane crash;[1] by that point, he was in such poor health that his wife hesitated about whether to tell him. Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, 76, is the Queen's cousin. His father was Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of George V and Queen Mary. He was Henry, Duke of Gloucester, uncle of our Queen and the third son of George V. Also known as Harry, he was as we shall discover a bit of a nincompoop. [7], Henry spent three years at St Peter's Court. In August of 1972, Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, Prince William of Gloucester, also died in an accident at a young age. Quizzes; Events; Quiz Creation; Community; Videos . Mar 31 1900 - York Cottage, Sandringham, Norfolk, England, June 10 1974 - Barnwell Manor, Northamptonshire, England. Prince William, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, KG PC FRS (William Henry; 25 November 1743 - 25 August 1805), was a grandson of King George II and a younger brother of King George III of the United Kingdom. He also had knocked knees, and had to wear painful leg splints. They managed to get out and dive into an alleyway, although not unscathed as the Duke needed medical attention for a profusely bleeding wound. Prince William Henry Andrew Frederick Windsor. Henry was a nervous, socially awkward child who suffered from a speech impediment whereby he had a nasal lisp, couldnt pronounce his Rs and had a very high pitched voice. Even Noble Frankland, who wrote the Duke's biography after his death at the request and under the supervision of the Duchess, wrote that: "He did not eschew a glass of whisky or the occasional blasphemous oath. [36][37], In June, after the fall of Dunkirk, the Duke was ordered back to England by an embarrassed General Headquarters, which had not been able to assure the King's brother's safety. [6], Edward VIII, who became Duke of Windsor after abdicating, recalled that it was Henry who reacted least to the news of his abdication. Ex-partner of Beryl Clutterbuck Markham Furthermore, he and his younger brother, the Duke of Kent, had to increase their royal engagements considerably to support the new King. That meant when Prince Henry died on June 10, 1974 the Duke of Gloucester title went to his second son Prince Richard, the current Duke. "Motoring about is not nice as many villages are being bombed", he wrote to his wife in his usual straightforward and dismissive manner. Explore the crossword clues and related quizzes to this answer. Political and Constitutional Reform", "From the Archives: The Crown and the people", "187m of Windsor family wealth hidden in secret royal wills", "Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, Later years and death", "Insignia of the Order of the Chrysanthemum (Japan). CLUE. "Wherever I went or had been, I was bombed" the Duke explained to his mother, amused. The Duke's two narrowest escapes both came in May 1940. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition. [S9] Charles Kidd and David Williamson, editor, DeBretts Peerage and Baronetage (London, U.K.: DeBrett's Peerage, 1999), volume 1, page cv. Together they had two sons:[1]. What's more, the young royal, who craved an adventurous life and, in particular, loved flying airplanes, died in a plane crash. Fri, Dec 09, 2022. . List of active duty United States four-star officers, John Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of Buccleuch, The of the Australian Prime Minister John Curtin had a policy of appointing Australians to the vice-regal post. The proposal, wrote Lady Alice many years later, was not at all romantic as "it was not his way", instead he just "mumbled it as we were on a walk one day". [32] Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, KG, KT, KP, GCB, GCMG, GCVO,,,,, (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 - 10 June 1974) was a soldier and third son of King George V and Queen Mary.. [15] On 23 June 1936, he was appointed a personal aide-de-camp to his eldest brother, Edward VIII. [26], He was appointed a Field Marshal in 1955[1] and a Marshal of the Royal Air Force in 1958. He retained an interest in sport and The Cricketer reported in August 1921 that the touring Philadelphians had had the honour of being presented to Prince Henry at The Oval. In 1944, he was promoted to full general. [11] On 3 March 1931, he was appointed a staff captain and was seconded for service with the 2nd Cavalry Brigade. While big-game shooting in Kenya, he met the future pilot Beryl Markham, with whom he became romantically involved. At the Grosvenor Hotel, close to Buckingham Palace, the affair continued with Prince Henry openly hosting parties with her in her suite and drinking too much. Baroness gnes Inczdy von Nagy-Vrad. In 1995, however, it was announced that Alice, her. The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral was held on Saturday at Windsor Castle and was attended by members of the. [6], In September 1913, Henry started at Eton College. 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