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Who succeeded Prince Henry as Duke of Gloucester?

  • Prince William

  • Prince Charles

  • Prince Richard

  • Prince Michael

Answer

Prince Richard succeeded Prince Henry as Duke of Gloucester because Prince Henry died childless in 1483. Prince Richard was the son of King Edward IV and his wife Elizabeth Woodville, and was next in line to the throne after his older brother Edward V. However, Edward V was deposed by Richard III, who became king. Prince Richard was then made Duke of Gloucester and heir to the throne.
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