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Princess Astrid of Norway, who has died at the age of 94, was the bride at a controversial royal wedding

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11th September 2026
When the leading princess of a royal court marries, it’s usually a grand affair with tiaras, sparkle and endless celebrations. But when Astrid, then the de facto first lady of Norway, said her ‘I dos’ in 1961, it was a low key affair that changed the rules of royal romance. Her marriage to Johan Martin Ferner was controversial but the fact that it took place at all signalled a…
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Royalty from around the world mourns King Harald as thousands pay tribute at state funeral in Oslo

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9th September 2026
Kings, queens, princes and princesses have come together in Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V of Norway. Led by Harald’s son and successor, Haakon VIII, royalty from around the world paid tribute to the man who ruled Norway for 35 years. Tens of thousands of people lined the streets on the day of the funeral to watch the solemn procession from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral…
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The details of King Charles III's decision on Harry and Meghan revealed in hard hitting letter

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7th September 2026
The King has laid out his position on the return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK. In a letter to some of the most senior people in the country, and sent by the most senior member of his Household, King Charles confirms that the Sandringham Agreement remains firmly in place and that Harry and Meghan are private citizens. The written confirmation, sent to Lord Lieutenants and…
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Queen Mette-Marit misses major event in King Haakon's reign for health reasons

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1st September 2026
Queen Mette-Marit of Norway has had to miss one of the most important moments in the reign of her husband, King Haakon VIII, for health reasons. Just hours before the new King of Norway took an oath in front of the country’s parliament, it was announced that Mette-Marit wouldn’t be able to attend as she had suffered complications from her lung transplant she underwent earlier this…
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