Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

British soldier (1900–1974), Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947

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Lived 1900–1974, aged 74United Kingdom

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1900–1974
Aged 74

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SpousePrincess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester

FatherGeorge V

MotherMary of Teck

ChildPrince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

SiblingGeorge VIActing

SiblingEdward VIII

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Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, was a member of the British royal family. He was the third son of King George V and Queen Mary, and was a younger brother of kings Edward VIII and George VI.

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Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, was a member of the British royal family. He was the third son of King George V and Queen Mary, and was a younger brother of kings Edward VIII and George VI. He served as the 11th governor-general of Australia from 1945 to 1947, the only prince to hold the post.

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