Norway

Princess Astrid's royal role - from acting first lady to background royal

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12th February 2022
Princess Astrid Maud Ingeborg of Norway was born on 12 February 1932 to then-Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Märtha as the pair’s second child. During World War II, she spent time with her mother, older sister (Princess Ragnhild) and younger brother (reigning King Harald) in the United States, while her father and grandfather, King Haakon VII, were in exile in London. The family…
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Japan

Japanese princess with COVID develops pneumonia

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11th February 2022
The Japanese princess who was hospitalised with COVID-19 has developed pneumonia. Her Imperial Highness has since been admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital with what is said to be a moderate form of pneumonia. She was transferred to the hospital on the afternoon…
Japan

Japanese princess hospitalised with COVID

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9th February 2022
Japan’s Princess Yoko has been hospitalised with COVID-19. The Imperial Household Agency confirmed the Princess’s diagnosis and hospitalisation on 8 February. The 38-year-old royal is the first member of the Imperial Family to contract COVID-19. The…
Prince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge set to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for Children’s Mental Health Week

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7th February 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge will read CBeebies Bedtime Story for Children’s Mental Health Week on the BBC. The Duchess will read The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson for the mental health week that lasts from 7 February through 13 February. She chose this story as it aligns with the theme this year of “Growing Together.” The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark…
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Asian Royals

King of Cambodia shares thoughts on the Olympics

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6th February 2022
The King of Cambodia has shared his thoughts on the 2022 Winter Olympics. King Norodom Sihamoni said that the motto for this year’s Olympic Games, “Together for a Shared Future,” reflects the common aspirations in society to overcome challenges together. His Majesty made the remarks ahead of attending the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games on 4 February. In a…
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Denmark

How Mary met Fred: Olympics and royal love stories

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5th February 2022
When one thinks about the Olympics, love stories are not the first thing that comes to mind. Rather, the international event springs to mind fierce competitions, medals, country pride, and history. There are quite a few royals who have met their future spouses at the Olympic Games. In part one of a four-part series, we take a look at one of the royal couples who met at the Olympic Games and fell…
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