Grand Priors (since 1888)
HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910)
Grand Prior 1888-1901
Upon the death of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert became King Edward VI, and Sovereign Head of the Order from 1901-1910.
HRH George, Prince of Wales (1865-1936)
Grand Prior 1901-1910
Upon the death of King Edward VI, Prince George became King George V, and Sovereign Head of the Order from 1910-1936.
HRH Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942)
Grand Prior 1910-1939
Seventh child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Governor-General of Canada 1911-1916
HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974)
Grand Prior 1939-1974
Third son of King George V and Queen Mary.
11th Governor-General of Australia 1945-1947
HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1944- )
Grand Prior 1974-present
Second son of Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester
Prince Richard inherited the dukedom of Gloucester because his elder brother William had been tragically killed in a plane crash.