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Royal Relations: How Charles III is linked to Harald V of Norway

There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been somewhat more peaceful than it was 1000 years ago. King Harald and King Charles are second cousins once removed. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of…
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Greece

Greek princes team up for charity

Following the death of King Constantine II earlier this year, many members of the Greek royal family have been spending more time in their homeland. Now, the king’s younger sons, Prince Philippos and Prince Nikolaos of Greece, have teamed up for a charity project in the eastern Greek islands. Prince Philippos and Prince Nikolaos are attending the 13th campaign of Axion Hellas. Prince…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father's health

It was announced on 8 May that King Harald of Norway was hospitalised with an infection. The Royal Court issued an update the following day saying that the King was still in hospital but recovering; however, he would be on sick leave for the rest of the week. As such, Crown Prince Regent Haakon will take over the King’s planned programme for this week, which includes the planned…
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Norway

King Harald hospitalised with an infection

King Harald V of Norway has been admitted to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo. The king has been diagnosed with an infection that needs to be treated in hospital and he will remain there for several days. The Royal Court in Oslo says that His Majesty’s condition is stable. The King of Norway was due to be at Akershus fortress on Monday afternoon to mark the Day of Atonement and National…
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