COURT CIRCULAR

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, representing The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Gloucester, this morning attended the Mass of Beatification of Pope John Paul II in St Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

Their Royal Highnesses were received afterwards by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in St Peter’s Basilica.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Italy.

Mrs Howard Page and Captain Mark Grayson were in attendance.