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Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 – 10 June 1974), was a member of the British royal family. He was the third son of King George V and Queen Mary . He served as Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947, the only prince to hold the post.
- 14 June 1974, Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore
- Mary of Teck
Jun 4, 2022 · When his father Henry died in 1974, Prince Richard inherited his titles, The Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Ulster and Baron Culloden. HRH The Duke of Gloucester is a big fish in royal circles...
HENRY, Prince (1639–60) styled 1639-60 duke of Gloucester; cr. 13 May 1660 duke of GLOUCESTER. First sat 31 May 1660; last sat 29 Aug. 1660. b. 8 July 1639, 3rd surv. s. of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, da. Henry IV of France. educ. privately (Mr Lowell).
Prince Henry died on 10 June 1974 at the age of 74. He was the last surviving child of King George V and Queen Mary. He was buried in the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore. His second son, Prince Richard, inherited the title of Duke of Gloucester.
Learn about the life and work of The Duke of Gloucester, a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II and a full-time working member of the Royal Family. He supports over 150 charities and organisations, and travels overseas to represent the UK and the Monarch.
A collection of 20 portraits of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), the third son of King George V and Queen Mary. He served as Chief Liaison Officer between the British and French armies in Europe during the Second World War and was created Duke of Gloucester in 1928. See his sitters, artists, dates and prices.
Second World War. Battle of France. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, KG, KT, KP, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GCStJ, PC, ADC (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 – 10 June 1974) was an English royal and politician. He was the third son and fourth child of King George V and Queen Mary.