Prince Henry, The Duke of Taunton

Early Life
Born at Hyde Lodge, Henry William Frederick Albert was the youngest son of The Prince Edward, The Duke of Taunton and his wife Princess Louise of Branhart. Henry became the youngest grandchild of the then reigning Queen Anne I of Wessex.

Henry's father was the younger and favorite son of Queen Anne I and Prince George Bagration, The Duke of Uxbridge and St. Andrews.

Henry became close friends with Prince George of Wessex

His brother married Princess Victoria Adelaide of Mien

His mother Princess Louise, The Duchess of Taunton died

Henry married the Lady Alice Parker, the daughter of The Marquess of Brockton. The couple were married in a private ceremony at the Chapel Royal, Kent Palace, followed by a reception hosted at Taunton House.

The couple lived in their own private apartments in Taunton House.

Henry joined the military and was appointed a member of the King's Household.

the couple had their first child Prince William Henry Andrew Frederick of Taunton who was born at Taunton House.

Later advancing in his military career, he became a detective in bristol

Henry was allowed to lease York House from the Crown Estate.

The couple had their second child Princess Louise Alexandra Wilhelmina of Taunton.

Henry was given the title of "Earl of Gloucester" His children were given the their father’s territorial designation of his Earldom.

Henry’s wife died when there youngest daughter was a toddler _ Henry married Princess Margaret of Worcester the granddaughter of Prince George, The Duke of Worcester.

They welcomed their first hold together, Prince Richard Alexander William George of Gloucester. As a great-grandson of a Welsh Sovereign in the male-line he was given the style of Highness like his older half siblings.

Their second child was Princess Alexandra Caroline Edwina Louise of Gloucester

When Henry became Governor General of Essex his family moved to Percy Lodge before permanently moving to Leeds Castle after begin gifted the property as a grace and favor of the Crown.

Henry's brother, Prince Charles Edward, The Duke of Taunton, died at Tauton House. As his brother had no descendants of his own, on his death Henry inherited the title "Duke of Taunton". Henry and his family moved into Taunton House _.

After the _ the family continued to live at Percy Lodge

Issue
Henry married two separate times, and produce four legitimate children: