PRINCE Richard is one of the five members of the Royal Family who attended both King Charles and Queen Elizabeth’s coronation.
But who is he and how is he related to the King?
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Who is Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester?
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is the second son of the former Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince Henry and Princess Alice.
He is the youngest grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary.
At birth, he was fifth in the line of succession to the British throne – as of July 2023 he is 31st in line.
Richard became heir apparent to his father’s dukedom on the death of his older brother William in 1972.
At the time he was working as an architect but took on additional family obligations and royal duties on behalf of the Queen after his brother’s death.
He became Duke after the death of his father in 1974.
He married Birgitte van Deurs in July 1972 and the couple have three children.
Their firstborn Alexander Windsor arrived on October 24, 1974, with daughter Lady Davina being born on November 19, 1977.
A second daughter – Lady Rose – was born on March 1, 1980.
All of Richard’s children are married and have two kids each of their own, however, none of them are working royals.
How is Prince Richard related to King Charles?
Prince Richard is the first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, which makes him King Charles’ first cousin once removed.
His father Prince Henry, was the younger brother of the Queen’s father, George VI.
Prince Harry was the third eldest son of George V and Princess Alice.
What are Prince Richard’s duties in the Royal Family?
Prince Richard is a full-time working member of the Royal Family.
He attends national and international events in support of The Monarch and their duties as Head of State.
He also undertakes extensive public duties and engagements every year reflecting his own interests and charities.
How old is Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester?
As of July 2023, Prince Richard is 78 years old.
He was born on August 26, 1944, at St Matthew’s Nursing Home in Northampton.
Where does Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester live?
Prince Richard and his wife live at Kensington Palace.
He moved from Apartment 1 to the Old Stables in 2019.
The old stables are a smaller residence at the palace.
Why is Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a prince?
Prince Richard was given the title of prince as the grandson of the reigning monarch, King George V.
His father had the title, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
After his older brother Prince William died in 1972, Richard became the heir to his father’s titles.
Richard was an architect until then.
William was an accomplished pilot and the President of the British Light Aviation Centre.
He owned several aircraft and competed in amateur air shows.
In August 1972, he was competing in the Goodyear International Air Trophy at Halfpenny Green, near Wolverhampton, with Vyrell Mitchell listed as a passenger.
Shortly after their takeoff and at a very low altitude, the Piper Cherokee banked abruptly with the wing hitting a tree and shearing off.
The out-of-control plane flipped over and crashed into an earth bank, bursting into flames.
Both Prince William and Mitchell were killed.
What is Prince Richard’s net worth?
Prince Richard’s net worth is estimated to be around £19.47million ($25million).
Richard’s work as an architect and his working royal duties are the reason he is one of the higher-earning royals.