Denmark

Queen Margrethe of Denmark undergoes ''extensive'' surgery

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22nd February 2023
The Queen of Denmark is recovering in hospital after undergoing a planned operation on her back.The surgery was described as ”extensive” in the brief update issued by the Danish Royal Household.Queen Margrethe is now resting and is expected to stay in hospital for several days before continuing her recuperation at home.In a statement, the Royal Household said ”the…
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Sweden

Swedish royals issue health update after King Carl XVI Gustaf undergoes heart surgery

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20th February 2023
The Swedish Royal Household has confirmed that the planned heart surgery for King Carl XVI Gustaf has gone successfullyThe King was operated on during the morning of February 20th 2023.In a brief update, the Swedish court said that King Carl Gustaf underwent ”surgical procedure with catheter technology in the heart area.”The operation went according to plan and the King is…
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Luxembourg

Luxembourg's royals mourn Princess Marie-Gabrielle

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11th February 2023
Luxembourg’s Grand Duke has expressed his deep sadness at the death of his aunt, Princess Marie-Gabrielle.The princess, who was 97, died on February 10th 2023.Princess Marie-Gabrielle was the last surviving child of Grand Duchess Charlotte, who ruled Luxembourg between 1919 and 1964. She was the sister of Grand Duke Jean who reigned between 1964 and 2000.Grand Duke Henri and…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe to undergo major surgery

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8th February 2023
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is to undergo major back surgery in the coming weeks.The Danish Royal Household announced that Queen Margrethe, who is 82, will have the operation at the end of February. The procedure will involve a long period of rehabilitation.The surgery will take place at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen on February 22nd 2023.In a statement, the court revealed that…
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