22nd April in wartime Northern Ireland

On 22nd April 1941, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester continued his visit to Northern Ireland, inspecting battalions based in and around the Mournes.

Rostrevor, Co. Down

On 22nd April 1941, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Rostrevor, Co. Down where he watched troops train in the area of the Yellow Water River.

Kilkeel, Co. Down

On 22nd April 1941, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester inspected soldiers of 81st (Welsh) Field Regiment as they underwent training at Mourne Park, Kilkeel, Co. Down.

Newcastle, Co. Down

On 22nd April 1941, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester took the salute as 4th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry paraded in Newcastle, Co. Down.

Ballykinler, Co. Down

On 22nd April 1941, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester and senior military officers watched soldiers training and inspected battalions at Ballykinler, Co. Down.

Victoria Park, Belfast

On 22nd April 1941, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester inspected elements of 9th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment at Victoria Park in East Belfast.

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