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Prince Albert of Monaco is diagnosed with coronavirus

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19th March 2020
Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for Coronavirus.The Prince is the first monarch and the first head of state to have been diagnosed with COVID-19.The Prince’s Palace says there is no concern for Prince Albert’s health and he will continue to work from his private apartments. A palace spokesperson said: “Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was tested at the…
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Could the coronavirus pandemic see Princess Beatrice become 'acting monarch'?

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18th March 2020
On Tuesday, Royal Central reported on what would happen should The Queen temporarily be unable to perform her constitutional duties due to the government’s plans for all over-70s to self-quarantine.Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem as there are five Counsellors of State on hand to fill-in for Her Majesty, undertaking duties on behalf of the Crown.However, the issues…
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Vicious rumours of Prince Philip’s death circulate on social media

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18th March 2020
Vicious rumours claiming that the Duke of Edinburgh has died are circulating on social media.Despite the 98-year-old royal being alive and well, thousands of people have been flooding social media claiming that His Royal Highness has passed away.The rumours have gained so much traction that the topic is trending on Twitter.In this latest ‘fake news’ incident, an anonymous WhatsApp…
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Prince William's invitation to become Lord High Commissioner rescinded

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17th March 2020
The Duke of Cambridge’s invitation to become the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been rescinded due to the coronavirus pandemic.Prince William, or the Earl of Strathearn as he is known in Scotland, was supposed to be the Lord High Commissioner of the Church this year.However, due to COVID-19, the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly…
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