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King Harald of Norway's funeral ends with a touching nod to the mother he lost at a young age

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9th September 2026
The funeral of King Harald of Norway came to a close with a touching tribute to his beloved mother, Crown Princess Martha. As the solemn ceremony at Oslo Cathedral drew to an end, the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi was read, in Swedish. Harald’s mother was born a Princess of Sweden. It was a poignant nod to his mother who he lost when he was just 17 years old. Crown Princess Martha…
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Royal News

Prince George starts at Eton with the Prince and Princess of Wales at his side on big day

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8th September 2026
Prince George has officially begun his studies at Eton, arriving for his first day with his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales at his side. The thirteen year old prince walked through a rain soaked quad on his arrival at the school. He was greeted by headmaster Simon Henderson and provost Nicholas Coleridge as he walked into the school. After a short conversation, George headed…
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Royal News

The very personal reason Princess Anne is attending the funeral of King Harald of Norway

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6th September 2026
Princess Anne will be among the mourners at the funeral of King Harald of Norway this week and for a very important reason. While the Prince of Wales is representing King Charles at the solemn ceremony in Oslo, the Princess Royal will be heading there in a personal capacity. Anne is going to support her godson, Harald’s son, who became King Haakon VIII of Norway on the death of his…
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British Royals

Princess Anne has an important role in the life of the new King of Norway, Haakon VIII

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28th August 2026
The Princess Royal has a special link to the brand new King of Norway, Haakon VIII. Princess Anne is one of the godparents of the new monarch. Anne was invited to be Haakon’s godmother along with his paternal aunt, Princess Astrid of Norway, and another relation, Queen Margrethe of Denmark. Crown Prince Haakon was christened in September 20 1973, soon after his birth. At the time he…
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