MOURNING AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Mourning Royal Mourning was observed on Saturday, 30 October and Friday, 5 November. The Queen and members of the Royal Family carried out official engagements between these dates.
Flags Flags were half-masted on Saturday, 30 October and Friday, 5 November, the day of Princess Alice's funeral.
Funeral The funeral of Princess Alice took place on Friday, 5 November at 11am in St George's Chapel, Windsor. The funeral was a private occasion, attended by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, and the Princess's family and friends.
After the service, the Princess was buried in Frogmore Royal Burial Ground, near Windsor Castle, beside her husband and elder son.
A memorial service was held at the Church of St. Clement Danes, London on 2 February 2005, attended by family, friends and representatives of her many charities.
Charitable donations People wishing to make charity donations in memory of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester may wish to contribute to The St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital, Priory House, 25 St John's Lane, London, EC1M 4PP. Her Royal Highness was Patron of The Ladies' Guild. Further information is available at www.stjohneyehospital.org.
|