The Accidental Duchess of Gloucester, The Common Lady Who Accidentally Became a Royal Specialty

While other female members of the royal family are constantly in the headlines, the Duchess of Gloucester will have to do something spectacular to make the front pages. This quiet 76-year-old goes unnoticed as she quietly performs her duties. You rarely hear her speak publicly, but she has made her story interesting to read. After all, when she married the queen's wacky younger cousin, she had no idea that she would soon be in high places in the royal family.