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King Charles and Queen Camilla to be joined by Royal Family for VE Day commemorations.

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25th April 2025
The King and Queen will lead national commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Their Majesties will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on May 8 2025, exactly 80 years after Victory in Europe Day was declared. King Charles and Queen Camilla will be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal and her…
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Queen Sonja of Norway leaves hospital after air ambulance dash from holiday

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22nd April 2025
Queen Sonja of Norway has been discharged from hospital after a dash by air for treatment after she fell ill on holiday. The Queen of Norway, who is 87, was taken to hospital in Oslo by air ambulance on the afternoon of Easter Monday after developing shortness of breath. She was treated overnight before being allowed home the following morning. The royal court says Queen Sonja will now…
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King Charles pays tribute to Pope Francis and his ''care for people and the planet''

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21st April 2025
King Charles has spoken of his deep sadness at the death of Pope Francis and has paid tribute to his faith and to his devotion to those in need. In a moving statement, The King said Pope Francis ”will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith and to those of goodwill who work for…
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Pope Francis dies at the age of 88

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21st April 2025
Pope Francis has died. He was 88 years old. The Pontiff passed away just hours after greeting the faithful on Easter Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. It follows several months of illness. The Pope died on the morning of April 21 at 7.35am at his home, the Casa…
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Pope Francis: the outspoken pontiff who urged humility and made history

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21st April 2025
Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, made history from the moment he was elected Bishop of Rome and ensured he left his mark in a pontificate that was impacted by hard hitting statements as well as sometimes hard criticism of his leadership of the Catholic Church. The first South American to be elected Pope, his arrival at the Vatican was a shock to some and Francis continued to surprise…
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