ANDLisabetta considered her not only her favorite cousin but also a loyal and reliable confidant. And now Carlo III cannot do without her, so much so that he has designated her “substitute” official by Kate Middleton. Of Danish origins, Birgitte – 79 years old and a time secretary at the embassy of his country in London – has become Duchess of Gloucester When he married Prince Richard in 1972. So far he worked tireless for the crown, avoiding to get too high, but after having appeared several times, in recent days, next to Macron, on an official visit to London, everyone have noticed her.
Kate Middleton gets aside: Birgitte is the most elegant of Royal Family
Class, elegance, a timeless style. These are the skills reported on social media when Birgitte, mother of three children, entered the Windsor’s St George’s Hall for the reception offered on Tuesday evening in honor of Emmanuel Macron. And the next evening, in the Guildhall in London, The Duchess has even made up home, Without other royals present, to another reception dedicated to the French president.
Socials discover the Duchess of Gloucester
“AND always perfect»,” He never takes a false step “, They immediately commented on the new fans of the Duchess. “Impeccable and calmly royal,” added another Birgitte supporter. Shy and reserved, little is known about her, even if in reality it leads every year A number of Royal events second only to those of Carlo and his sister Anna.
The Duchess of Gloucester upon receipt for Emmanuel Macron at Guildhall in London, 9 July 2025 (Getty Images)
Tiar historical and Specials by Birgitte
For the two occasions, Birgitte has chosen to wear two of Teck’s most famous jewels of Queen Mary. For the reception in Windsor he chose the Turquoise Tiara of 1850with diamonds and turquoise, accompanied by a parceure with necklace, earrings and throbbing in tone. In London, however, the Honeysuckle Tiarathat Mary herself had commissioned in 1910, using diamonds recycled by jewels received as a gift for her wedding. And he had asked the jewelers to allow her to replace the central diamond at will.
The toast of the Duchess of Gloucester with Macron, London, 9 July 2015 (Getty Images)
The “secret” friendship with Carol Middleton
The royal charm of a distant time likes the fans of the monarchy and Birgitte, unlike the most modern Kate, evokes eras in which the English royal family was considered an unapproachable and mysterious institution. Those who know her well, however, describe the Duchess of Gloucester as a spontaneous and hand person. He showed it days ago in Wimbledon, when He fondly greeted the friend Carole Middletonmother of Princess Kate, throwing herself into kisses and hugs.
The dukes of Gloucester upon receipt in Windsor, 8 July 2025 (Getty Images)
Birgitte in Wimbledon instead of Kate Middleton?
Birgitte will be present today in Wimbledon in the role of honorary president of the Lawn Tennis Association And will attend the semifinals, sitting in a place of honor in Royal Box. But He will also take the place of Kate If the princess – patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Clubwhich organizes the tournament every year – cannot attend the finals of tomorrow and Sunday. The Duchess was preferred to many other contenders much younger than her, such as the princesses Beatrice and Eugenia and the daughter of Anna, Zara Tindall. The royal charm evergreen of Birgitte makes itself felt, therefore, even in the world of tennis.
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