Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
British prince (born 1944)
Biography
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester (Richard Alexander Walter George; born 26 August 1944), is a member of the British royal family. He is the second son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, the youngest of the nine grandchildren of George V, nephew of Edward VIII and George VI, and first cousin of Elizabeth II. He is 33rd in the line of succession to the British throne, and the highest person on the list who is not a descendant of George VI. At the time of his birth, he was fifth in line to the throne.
Richard practised as an architect until the death of his elder brother, William, placed him in direct line to inherit his father's dukedom of Gloucester, to which he succeeded in 1974. He married Birgitte van Deurs Henriksen on 8 July 1972. They have three children.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the House of Lords
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester
- Siblings
- Prince William of Gloucester
Awards & honours (13)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Knight of the Order of Saint John
- Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
- Order of Tri Shakti Patta
- Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
- Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
- Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
- Knight of the Garter
Quick answers about Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
- How old is Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester?
- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is 82 years old (born August 26, 1944).
- When is Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester's birthday?
- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester was born on August 26, 1944.
- Where was Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester born?
- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester was born in Northampton.
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- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is known as architect, businessperson, politician, aristocrat.
- Who has Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester's spouse is or was Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester.
- How many children does Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester have?
- Wikidata lists 3 children of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
