Prince William Home from Australia -- Prince William on the Quayside at Tilbury after disembarking from the 'Rangitiki' The Duchess of Gloucester and her two sons - Prince William, aged 5, and Prince Richard, aged 2? - landed from the liner 'Rangitiki' at Tilbury, Essex, on their return home from Australia. The Duke of Gloucester, who recently relinquished the Governor generalship of Australia, had flown home previously to act as a Councillor of State during King George's absence in South Africa. March 20, 1947.