Norway

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon buttons up to visit 'new' part of Norway that's a social media sensation

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16th August 2025
Although many of us are still in the heat of summer right now with sunny skies and high temperatures, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway buttoned up his coat for an important anniversary this week.Crown Prince Haakon was in Longyearbyen on Svalbard to celebrate a major milestone. 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Svalbard joining the Kingdom of Norway. In 1920, following the First World…
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Features

Royal Scandal or Myth? The Story of George III’s Alleged Secret Marriage

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15th August 2025
King George III is well known to history – remembered as the monarch who lost the American colonies, the father of a large family, and a man who struggled with mental illness later in life. His early years are often recalled for his devoted family life, especially his enduring marriage to Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, which lasted 57 years until her death in 1818 and produced 15…
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British Royals

How Princess Anne's arrival was announced to the world

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14th August 2025
The Princess Royal has become a steady force in the Royal Family, known for her dedication to the Crown and continual service. However, her birth was relatively quiet compared to that of her elder brother.Princess Anne, born the daughter of an heirThe then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had started their family on 14 November 1948 when their son and eldest child, Prince Charles…
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Royal News

Sophie announces overseas trip - Duchess of Edinburgh is set for Canada

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11th August 2025
The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a very subtle announcement about her plans for the autumn.Buckingham Palace has shared in the Royal Diary that the Duchess of Edinburgh will be visiting Canada on 4 September.Sophie off to CanadaThe Royal Diary now shows an entry for the Duchess that shows she will be visiting the province of Alberta in September. No further information has been…
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