Lady Rose Gilman
Lady Rose Gilman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rose Victoria Birgitte Louise Windsor[1] 1 March 1980 London, England |
| Spouse |
George Gilman (m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | House of Windsor |
Lady Rose Victoria Birgitte Louise Gilman (née Windsor; born 1 March 1980) is a British film art assistant. She is the daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester.[2] She is 39th in the line of succession to the British throne as of September 2025.[3]
Early life and education
Lady Rose was born at St Mary's Hospital, London, and at birth was 12th in line of succession to the British Throne. She was baptised on 13 July 1980 at Barnweill Church, Northamptonshire. Her godparents included Prince Edward and Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones. She attended St George's School, Ascot and spent her childhood in Kensington Palace.[4]
Career
Lady Rose has worked in the film industry as a film art assistant.[5][6] Her film credits include Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,[7] Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley, and the television series Little Britain.
Lady Rose continues to make public appearances at state events alongside other members of the extended royal family, including the 2022 state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the 2023 coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.[8]
Marriage and children
Lady Rose announced her engagement on 16 November 2007 to businessman George Gilman, the son of a former director of Leeds United.[7] They married on 19 July 2008 at Queen's Chapel in London.[6] For the occasion, she wore a tiara that belonged to her great-grandmother Queen Mary and a dress by Franka Couture.[7][5] The couple also refused an offer by Hello! magazine to cover the event.[5][6] Members of the royal family present at the wedding included the Princess Royal and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.[7] Lady Rose and her husband have a daughter, Lyla, (born in 2010, being 32nd in line of succession to the British throne) and a son Rufus, (born in 2012, being 33rd in line of succession to the British throne).[8]
References
- ^ Burack, Emily (11 June 2023). "Meet the Children of Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester". Town & Country. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ Montgomery-Massingberd, Hugh. "Burke’s Royal Families of the World: Volume II Africa & the Middle East, Addendum to Volume I, 1980, pp. 312. ISBN 0-85011-029-7
- ^ "Line of Succession". Debrett's. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ Panton, James (24 February 2011). Historical Dictionary of the British Monarchy. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810874978.
- ^ a b c "Lady Rose Windsor, and Kate Middleton, in bloom". The Times. 20 July 2008. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Eden, Richard (24 May 2008). "Queen's cousin will refuse to say Hello". The Telegraph. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d Nikkah, Roya (19 July 2008). "Kate Middleton attends another royal wedding". The Telegraph. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ a b Burack, Emily (1 July 2025). "Lady Rose Gilman Attends Wimbledon Day Two". Town & Country. Retrieved 6 September 2025.