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Charlie Hebdo under fire for offensive cartoon depicting The Queen and Duchess of Sussex

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14th March 2021
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is under fire for an offensive cartoon featuring The Queen and the Duchess of Sussex. The cartoon has been called racist by many in France, the UK and the US. It likens Queen Elizabeth as Officer Derek Chauvin with her knee on the Duchess of Sussex’s neck. The Duchess is compared to George Floyd, who was killed by Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin…
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Norway

King Harald's sick leave extended for second time

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13th March 2021
King Harald of Norway’s sick leave has been extended for a second time as he recovers from surgery. His Majesty will remain on sick leave until 11 April; Crown Prince Haakon will continue as Regent until that time. The Royal Court also gave an update on King…
Sweden

Sweden's royals set to honour COVID victims

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11th March 2021
Members of the Swedish Royal Family are set to honour those who have died from COVID-19 in a memorial service at the Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace this evening. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Christina and Tord Magnuson will be in attendance. Bishop Johan Dalman and Pastor Michael Bjerkhagen will lead the vigil. The Royal…
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The teenagers who will one day assume the throne

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7th March 2021
There are five teenagers in Europe who will one day assume the throne in their countries. Let’s take a look at the future monarchs. Princess Elisabeth of Belgium: Also known as the Duchess of Brabant (the title of the heir to the Belgian throne), Elisabeth will come of age on 25 October. Elisabeth, as the eldest of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s four children, is first in…
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UAE

UN yet to see 'proof of life' of Princess Latifa

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7th March 2021
The United Nations has said they have not received proof of life of Princess Latifa, the daughter of the Ruler of Dubai, from the UAE after requesting it two weeks ago. The UN requested the UAE provide proof of life two weeks ago after secretly videos were released of…
Sweden

Sweden's Prince Oscar turns 5

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2nd March 2021
Sweden’s Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne turns five-years-old today, and the Royal Court has released new images in celebration. The photos were taken at Haga Palace by Kate Gabor. They are from the same set as the photos released for his elder sister, Princess Estelle’s birthday last week. Kate Gabor/Kungl. HovstaternaKate Gabor/Kungl. HovstaternaKate Gabor/Kungl.
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