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Princess Alice died peacefully in her sleep at Kensington Palace at the age of 102.

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The Princess, seen here as a baby, was born on Christmas Day, 1901.

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She married Henry, the third son of George V, in 1935 to become the Duchess of Gloucester.

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Seen here on the Queen's 18th birthday, she was the monarch's aunt.

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She dismissed the dilettante lifestyle as 'pointless and boring' and preferred travel.

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She was patron to many organisations, such as the CPRE, Girls Brigade and the Royal Society.

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She also worked with several hospital and welfare services, including King's College Hospital and North Islington Nursery.

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She became the oldest ever Royal in 2003 at the age of 101 years and 238 days.

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She was rarely seen in public after 1995 and died with her immediate family close by.

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The flag over Buckingham Palace flew at half-mast after the death was announced. The Queen said she was 'greatly saddened'.