christened Charles Philip Arthur George.
When, on the accession of Queen Elizabeth in 1952, he became heir
apparent, Prince Charles automatically became Duke of Cornwall under a
charter of King Edward III dating back to 1337, which gave that title to
the Sovereign's eldest son. He also became, in the Scottish Peerage, Duke
of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick and Baron Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and
Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
The Prince was created Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in 1958. In
1968, The Prince of Wales was installed as a Knight of the Garter. The Duke
of Rothesay (as he is known in Scotland) was appointed a Knight of the
Thistle in 1977. In June 2002 The Prince of Wales was appointed to the
Order of Merit.
HRH THE DUKE OF YORK
The Duke of York was born on 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace. He is
the second son and the third child of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.
He was the first child to be born to a reigning monarch for 103 years.
Named Andrew Albert Christian Edward he was known as Prince Andrew until
his marriage, when he was created The Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and
Baron Killyleagh.
TRH THE EARL AND COUNTESS OF WESSEX
The Earl of Wessex is the third son and youngest child of The Queen and
The Duke of Edinburgh. He was born on 10 March 1964 and christened Edward
Antony Richard Louis at Buckingham Palace. He was known as Prince Edward
until his marriage, when he was created The Earl of Wessex and Viscount
Severn; at the same time it was announced that His Royal Highness will
eventually succeed to the title of The Duke of Edinburgh.
In March 1989, The Queen appointed Prince Edward a Commander of the Royal
Victorian Order.
HRH PRINCESS ROYAL
The Princess Royal, the second child and only daughter of The Queen and
The Duke of Edinburgh, was born at Clarence House, London, on 15 August
1950, when her mother was Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the
throne. She was baptised Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise at Buckingham Palace
on 21 October 1950.
She received the title Princess Royal from The Queen in June 1987; she
was previously known as Princess Anne. Her Royal Highness is the seventh
holder of the title.
In 1994 The Queen appointed The Princess a Lady of the Most Noble Order
of the Garter. In 2000, to mark her 50th birthday, The Princess Royal was
appointed to the Order of the Thistle, in recognition of her work for
charities.
HRH PRINCESS ALICE
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester is the widow of the late Duke of
Gloucester, third son of George V.
Lady Alice Christabel Montagu Douglas Scott was born on Christmas Day,
1901 at Montagu House, London. She was the third daughter of the seventh
Duke of Buccleuch, who had been a fellow midshipman of the future king
George V.
Lady Alice was educated at home until the age of 12. She then went to
school at West Malvern, spending a year in Paris before returning home to
be presented at Court in 1920. Lady Alice has greatly enjoyed outdoor
pursuits, including skiing, and has been an accomplished watercolourist.
She also travelled widely, living for many months in Kenya and also
spending time in India on a visit to her brother.
TRH THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER
Born in 1944, The Duke of Gloucester is the second son of the late Duke
of Gloucester and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester. 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 Prince Richard (as he was then known) married Birgitte Eva
van Deurs from Odense, Denmark at St Andrew's Church, Barnwell,
Northamptonshire. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have three children:
(Alexander) Earl of Ulster, born in 1974; The Lady Davina Windsor, born in
1977; and The Lady Rose Windsor, born in 1980.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester both carry out a large number of
official engagements each year, individually and together. They undertake
visits in regions throughout the United Kingdom and travel abroad on
official visits and to support their varied patronages.
TRH THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF KENT
Born in 1935, HRH The Duke of Kent is the son of the late Prince George,
fourth son of King George V, and the late Princess Marina, daughter of
Prince Nicholas of Greece. He is cousin to both The Queen and The Duke of
Edinburgh. The present Duke of Kent inherited his title following the death
of his father in 1942.
In 1961 The Duke of Kent became engaged to Miss Katharine Worsley and
they married in York Minster. The couple have three children: George, Earl
of St Andrews, born in June 1962; Lady Helen Taylor, born in April 1964 and
Lord Nicholas Windsor, born on 25 July 1970.
The Duke and The Duchess of Kent undertake a large number of official
Royal engagements. Each has close associations with many charities,
professional bodies and other organisations.
TRH PRINCE AND PRINCESS MICHAEL OF KENT
Prince Michael was born on 4 July 1942 at the family home in Iver,
Buckinghamshire. He was christened Michael George Charles Franklin and one
of his godfathers was President Roosevelt. He is a cousin to both The Queen
and The Duke of Edinburgh, and his older brother and sister are The Duke of
Kent and Princess Alexandra. Prince Michael's father, Prince George, was
the fourth son of George V and his mother, Princess Marina, was the
daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece.
The Prince is a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
HRH PRINCESS ALEXANDRA
Princess Alexandra was born on Christmas Day 1936 at 3, Belgrave Square,
her family's London home. She is the second child and only daughter of the
late Duke and Duchess of Kent (her brothers are the present Duke of Kent
and Prince Michael of Kent). Much of her childhood was spent at their
country home, Coppins, in Buckinghamshire. Her father was killed in a
wartime flying accident in 1942 when she was just five years old.
MEMORIAL PLAQUE
HM QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
4 August 1900 - 30 March 2002
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother died peacefully in her sleep
on Saturday 30 March 2002, at Royal Lodge, Windsor. Queen Elizabeth was a
much-loved member of the Royal Family. Her life, spanning over a century,
was devoted to the service of her country, the fulfilment of her Royal
duties and the support of her family.
HRH THE PRINCESS MARGARET
21 AUGUST 1930 - 9 FEBRUARY 2002
Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon died
peacefully in her sleep on Saturday 9 February, 2002, in The King Edward
VII Hospital, London.
The younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen
Mother, and sister to The Queen, Princess Margaret was a hardworking and
much-loved member of the Royal Family.
Read more about the Princess and her funeral and memorial services in
this section.
DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES
Diana, Princess of Wales died on Sunday, 31 August 1997 following a car
crash in Paris. There was widespread public mourning at the death of this
popular figure, culminating with her funeral at Westminster Abbey on
Saturday, 6 September 1997. Even after her death, however, the Princess's
work lives on in the form of commemorative charities and projects set up to
help those in need.
ART AND RESIDENCES
THE ROYAL COLLECTION
The Royal Collection, one of the finest art collections in the world, is
held in trust by The Queen as Sovereign for her successors and the Nation.
It is on public display at the principal royal residences and is shown in a
programme of special exhibitions and through loans to institutions around
the world.
ABOUT THE ROYAL COLLECTION
Shaped by the personal tastes of kings and queens over more than 500
years, the Royal Collection includes paintings, drawings and watercolours,
furniture, ceramics, clocks, silver, sculpture, jewellery, books,
manuscripts, prints and maps, arms and armour, fans, and textiles. It is
held in trust by The Queen as Sovereign for her successors and the Nation,
and is not owned by her as a private individual. Curatorial and
administrative responsibility for the Collection is held by the Royal
Collection Department, part of the Royal Household.
The Collection has largely been formed since the Restoration of the
Monarchy in 1660. Some items belonging to earlier monarchs, for
example Henry VIII, also survive. The greater part of the magnificent
collection inherited and added to by Charles I was dispersed on
Cromwell's orders during the Interregnum. The royal patrons now chiefly
associated with notable additions to the Collection are Frederick, Prince
of Wales; George III; George IV; Queen Victoria and Prince Albert; and
Queen Mary, Consort of George V.
The Royal Collection is on display at the principal royal residences, all
of which are open to the public. Unlike most art collections of national
importance, works of art from the Royal Collection can be enjoyed in the
historic settings for which they were originally commissioned or acquired.
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