BMS Patron HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG, GCVO

The Duke of Gloucester, second son of the late Duke of Gloucester and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester was born in 1944.

He is a grandson of George V and a first cousin to The Queen. He succeeded his father as Duke of Gloucester in June 1974.

In July 1972 he married Birgitte Eva van Deurs. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have three children: Alexander, Earl of Ulster, born in 1974; Lady Davina Windsor, born in 1977; and Lady Rose Windsor, born in 1980.

His Royal Highness has visited Mexico on various occasions and retains a great affection for the country and its people.

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