Norway

Norwegian television airs special programme after King Harald's health deteriorates

Norway’s national broadcaster interrupted its usual programming on Sunday evening to air a special bulletin following the news that King Harald’s health had deteriorated. NRK1 broadcast the special programme after the Norwegian Royal Court announced that the 89-year-old monarch’s condition had worsened over the weekend. The Norwegian King’s health has been closely…
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Norway

King Harald’s health update as Norwegian monarch remains in hospital

King Harald of Norway remains in hospital as he continues to receive treatment following his recent health problems. The Norwegian royals confirmed on Friday that the 89-year-old monarch remains at the National Hospital in Oslo for treatment. The Norwegian King will also miss a planned visit to Trøndelag, with the royals confirming that Queen Sonja will carry out the visit as…
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British Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'rejects' King Charles’s Balmoral invitation

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly rejected an invitation from King Charles to join the Royal Family at Balmoral this summer, amid claims he fears he would be treated as an “outcast”. According to a report in The Sun, the King offered his younger brother the opportunity to spend part of the traditional royal summer gathering at Balmoral. However, a friend of Andrew reportedly said…
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British Royals

Queen Camilla offers £2,500 boost to aspiring journalists

Queen Camilla is backing a new initiative aimed at helping young journalists overcome financial barriers and build careers in the media industry. The Queen Camilla Future of Journalism Awards will provide 25 journalists aged between 18 and 30 with up to £2,500 towards their professional development. The awards, run by the Journalists’ Charity, are open to journalists working across print…
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