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The title that unites a forgotten princess, an historic queen and a very grand duchess

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1st March 2024
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74 years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be Duke of Edinburgh but the five women who have been the city’s duchess, including the newly created Duchess of Edinburgh, are all famous names in royal history. The Hanover’s missing queen The first Duchess of Edinburgh…
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Norway's royals issue update on King Harald after admission to Malaysian hospital

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28th February 2024
King Harald remains in hospital in Malaysia where he is being treated for an infection. The King of Norway, 87, was admitted after falling ill during a holiday. In the latest update issued by the royal court, it was announced that the king’s doctor is now with him at the hospital. Harald V is recovering and is said to be doing well. However, he won’t leave hospital for…
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King Harald of Norway in hospital after being taken ill on holiday

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27th February 2024
The King of Norway has been taken to hospital during a holiday in Malaysia. King Harald is being treated for an infection. The Royal Court said His Majesty was doing well. He is under the care of Malaysian and Norwegian doctors. No further details were given. King Harald recently celebrated his 87th birthday. In recent days, he has hosted a major State Visit to Norway by the…
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The queen who was kissed on the lips by a fan hundreds of years after she had died

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23rd February 2024
A cold, February day in 1669 and a rather famous Londoner was out and about, looking for something to do on his birthday. The man in question also happened to be addicted to writing in his diary and so we know that, on February 23rd 1669, Samuel Pepys kissed a Queen of England on the lips to mark his special day. The twist? She’d been dead for over 200 years. The queen in question was…
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