Lady Rose Gilman

Lady Rose Victoria Birgitte Louise Gilman is a British film art assistant. She is the daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. She is 39th in the line of succession to the British throne as of 2025.

Early life and education

Rose Victoria Birgitte Louise Windsor was born on 1 March 1980 at St Mary's Hospital, London, the youngest child of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. She was baptised on 13 July 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.

Career

Rose has worked in the film industry as a film art assistant. Her film credits include Harry Potter and the [Order of the Phoenix |Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix], Harry Potter and the [Half-Blood Prince |Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince], Margaret Thatcher: [The Long Walk to Finchley], and the television series Little Britain.
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].

Marriage and children

Rose announced her engagement on 16 November 2007 to businessman George Gilman, the son of a former director of Leeds United. They married on 19 July 2008 at Queen's Chapel in London. For the occasion, she wore a tiara that belonged to her great-grandmother Queen Mary and a dress by Franka Couture. The couple also refused an offer by Hello! magazine to cover the event. Members of the royal family present at the wedding included the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex|Earl] and Countess of Wessex. Rose and her husband have a daughter, Lyla, and a son, Rufus.