Prince Philip

Buckingham Palace issues an update on the Duke of Edinburgh as he prepares for a fourth night in hospital

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19th February 2021
Buckingham Palace has issued an update on the Duke of Edinburgh as he prepares to spend a fourth night in hospital. A palace spokesperson says that 99-year-old Prince Philip will likely remain in hospital over the weekend and into next week for “observation and rest” This decision has been made following consultation with the Duke’s doctor. Palace sources are keen to stress that…
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British Royals

New questions raised about who can act for The Queen in case of illness following Prince Harry's permanent exit as a senior royal

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19th February 2021
In many European countries, in the absence of the monarch, another member of The Royal Family becomes regent. In Denmark, for example, when Queen Margrethe is out of the country or is otherwise incapacitated, the Crown Prince often acts as temporary monarch. In recent months, Crown Prince Haakon has been regent on several occasions in Norway as his father, King Harald, recovers from a series of…
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Queen Elizabeth IIThe Sussexes

The Queen relinquishes Harry and Meghan of their honorary military appointments and Royal Patronages

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19th February 2021
The Queen has formally relinquished the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their honorary military appointments and Royal Patronages following their decision not to return to royal duties. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday afternoon, a spokesperson said: “The honorary military appointments and Royal patronages held by The Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to Her…
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UAE

Concern for abducted Princess as secret messages are revealed - United Nations urged to step in

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16th February 2021
There is serious concern for the welfare of Princess Latifa Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, after secret video messages were obtained in which the missing Princess shared details of her ordeal. In a series of video recordings shared with BBC Panorama, Princess Latifa accused her father, Sheikh Mohammed, of holding her hostage against her will. In the footage, the Princess said…
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