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15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
King Charles and Queen Camilla send special message to senior royal
Charles and Camilla have wished a happy birthday to the Duchess of Gloucester on her 79th birthday, as she continues her lifetime of service to the Firm King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent a special message to the Duchess of Gloucester on her 79th birthday, sharing a unique portrait of the senior working royal. Marking her birthday on Friday, the King and Queen shared an elegant photo of Birgitte on social media, wishing her the best for her birthday celebrations. The photograph showed the Duchess dressed in a cream ensemble with a wide-brimmed hat and pearl necklace. The photo was captured during her hosting of the Not Forgotten Association garden party at Buckingham Palace in May. The birthday message featured a simple caption reading "Happy Birthday to The Duchess of Gloucester!" accompanied by a celebration emoji. The Danish-born royal, who is married to the late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin Prince Richard, continues her extensive programme of royal duties as one of the senior working members of the royal family. Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester - born Birgitte Eva van Deurs Henriksen on June 20th 1946 - first met Prince Richard while studying at Cambridge University in the late 1960s, with the couple marrying on July 8th 1972 at St Andrew's Church in Northamptonshire. On her wedding day, Birgitte opted for a dress created by one of the late Queen Elizabeth's favourite designers Norman Hartnell, and teamed the stunning look with a floral headpiece instead of a traditional tiara. Just six weeks after their wedding, Prince Richard's elder brother, Prince William of Gloucester, was killed in a flying accident, with Prince Richard then unexpectedly became heir apparent to the dukedom. Prince Richard and Birgitte assumed their current titles as Duke and Duchess of Gloucester when Prince Richard's father, Prince Henry, passed away in 1974. The Gloucesters have three children together - Alexander, Davina and Rose. The couple's union has now spanned five decades, as they continue their years of service and dedication to the Crown, attending many royal engagements alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla. Recently, the Duchess made a notable appearance earlier this week at the Garter Day procession in Windsor, having been invested as a Royal Lady Companion to the Order of the Garter last year. She also attended Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
King Charles and Queen Camilla Carry Umbrellas Despite Sunny Weather at Palace Garden Party
King Charles and Queen Camilla were granted sunshine for the second garden party of the season, but they still kept a handy accessory nearby. On Wednesday, May 14, the royal couple welcomed approximately 7,000 representatives to Buckingham Palace in London for a special event celebrating those working in education across the U.K. After the King, 76, and Queen, 77, entered the garden party, they stood while a band played the national anthem. The pair then headed out onto the lawn to greet some of the guests. Queen Camilla wore a white crepe silk dress by British designer Anna Valentine, adorned with the late Queen Elizabeth's diamond jardine star brooch, and a Philip Treacey hat. Meanwhile, King Charles looked sharp in a suit and top hat, accessorizing with a blue tie featuring a fun design of cartoon submarines. Both the monarch and his wife also carried umbrellas — despite sunny weather! They did the same last week when they hosted the first garden party of the season. Even if there was no rain in the forecast, the umbrellas may have been on hand to provide shade if needed. While chatting with a guest in 2019, Queen Elizabeth once said that the weather was a concern at garden parties. 'Well, you do rather hope the sun shines as when you invite 8,000 people to have tea on your lawn. It can be a bit of a worry," the history-making monarch commented. The garden parties go on rain or shine, and last year, Prince William was joined by some of his cousins — Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and Zara's husband, Mike Tindall — for an event where the weather did not exactly cooperate. However, they carried on while holding umbrellas. Zara came extra prepared for the rainy outdoor appearance, wearing protective stoppers on the heels of her shoes to prevent her from sinking into the wet grass. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! In addition to three King's garden parties scheduled for the season — two at Buckingham Palace, with the next taking place on May 20, and one at the Palace of the Holyroodhouse in Scotland on July 1 — there are also a handful of special themed garden parties taking place this year. Aside from today's "Education and Skills Garden Party," the Not Forgotten Association Annual Garden Party will take place on Friday, May 16, hosted by Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester. Read the original article on People
