Mike Tindall takes part in rare royal engagement for touching reason Hello! 4 hrs ago
Mike Tindall joined forces with the Duchess of Gloucester – the wife of
the Queen s cousin, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester - for a cause close to his heart.
Their video call was recorded in the Court Circular, which details all of the royal family s engagements. The entry read: The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Parkinson s UK, this morning held a meeting with Mr Michael Tindall (Patron, Cure Parkinson s) via video link.
The former rugby star, 42, who
Zara on 21 March, has been patron of
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Barnwell Manor in 2020
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, bought the property and estate in 1938, and lived there with his wife Princess Alice until he died in 1974. In 1995, however, it was announced that Alice, her son, daughter-in-law and their children would be vacating the home to live at Apartment 1 at Kensington Palace. But this wasn t out of choice.
Princess Alice and son Prince William at Barnwell Manor in 1942
Reports at the time say that Princess Alice, who was 93, was upset at the prospect of leaving the home her late husband Prince Henry had bought for her in 1938, before he died in 1974. The family were reportedly unable to afford to live there any longer.
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The accompanying picture showed Birgitte, 74, and husband Prince Richard, 76, enjoying a walk outside, surrounded by park land and trees. The Duchess wrapped up in a red coat, while the Duke donned a fleece.
The Duchess patronage, Prostate Cancer UK, has launched
March the Month, a virtual walking challenge to encourage people to sign up to walk 11,000 steps a day throughout March to raise money to fund its lifesaving research.
The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, is taking part in @ProstateUK’s #MarchTheMonth challenge! HRH - supported by her walking partner, The Duke of Gloucester - will complete 11,000 daily steps this month, representing the 11,000 men who die from prostate cancer every year. pic.twitter.com/BHM1mMC0kG The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 1, 2021
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The official Twitter account of the Royal Family shared a picture of the Duke of Gloucester inside his home on the Kensington Palace grounds. The photo shows Prince Richard, the Queen’s cousin, on a phone call with Major General Alan Hawley from the Royal Army Medical Corps.