Norway

Crown Prince Haakon remembers the fallen at special service in Oslo

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5th November 2024
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway represented the Norwegian Royal Family at an important annual event on Sunday. The Norwegian Crown Prince visited the National Veteran Monument in Oslo on Sunday, 3 November to mark National Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The day is observed to remember those who have lost their lives serving Norway, both in the country and elsewhere. In his role as…
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Features

The princess at the heart of a famous plot who became a tragic queen

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4th November 2024
Remember, remember, the fifth of November – Guy Fawkes Day is almost here once again. But who is the princess that was at the heart of the Gunpowder Plot? Meet Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of a king who grew up to be a queen given a romantic title that has echoed through the centuries. Elizabeth’s story could have been very different. In 1605, a group of English Catholics…
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Royal News

Spotlight on royal finances as revenue streams of duchies examined

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3rd November 2024
The sources of income going into two royal duchies are in the spotlight after an investigation into the full extent of their revenues. A new joint investigation between The Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches looked at The King and The Prince of Wales’s financial holdings.All the information in it was already in the public domain although this is the first time it has been subjected to…
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Royal News

Prince William shows that he has his mother's touch in new documentary

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1st November 2024
The Prince of Wales’s documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, is now available for global streaming on Disney+ (as well as on ITVx in the United Kingdom). During the two episode show, we are given insights into the Prince’s talents and dedication. Many royal watchers remember the late Diana, Princess of Wales, for her empathy and ability to connect with people. However…
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