European Royals

Norway’s Royal Family to step back from public life until October

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2nd September 2026
Norway’s Royal Family will remain in official mourning for more than a month following the death of King Harald V, with the Court confirming that almost all official engagements will be cancelled during the period. The Royal House announced on September 2 that court mourning will continue until October 9, one month after King Harald’s funeral. During the mourning period, the Royal Family…
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Royal News

Excitement builds as the Princess of Wales is set for a busy autumn

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2nd September 2026
Excitement is growing as the Princess of Wales prepares for what promises to be a particularly busy autumn, with Catherine potentially set to make a significant return to the international stage alongside the Prince of Wales. The Princess of Wales could accompany Prince William to Mumbai in November for the Earthshot Prize ceremony, in what would mark their first major joint overseas engagement…
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British Royals

King’s senior equerry Jonny Thompson to leave Royal Household after seven years

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2nd September 2026
Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, the King and Queen’s senior equerry and one of the most recognisable faces around the Royal Family, is to leave the Royal Household at the end of the year. The Palace confirmed on Tuesday that Lt Col Thompson will also leave the British Army after almost 22 years of military service, with the 43-year-old planning to pursue a career in the private…
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Norway

This is the man who announced the death of King Harald V to Norway

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28th August 2026
As dawn broke over Oslo on Friday morning, Norway woke to the news it had been dreading. King Harald V had died aged 89, bringing his 35-year reign to an end. For millions of Norwegians, the first confirmation came through their television screens, as NRK newsreader Petter Oulie-Hauge delivered the Royal Court’s announcement live on air. Oulie-Hauge was the journalist entrusted with…
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