Belgium

Royal wedding date confirmed as princess makes final preparations for big day

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12th August 2022
The final preparations for one of the biggest royal weddings of the year are now under way with confirmation that Princess Maria Laura of Belgium will marry her fiance on September 10th 2022.Princess Maria Laura, Archduchess of Austria-Este announced her engagement to William Isvy at the end of 2021.The couple have now confirmed they will wed at the Cathedral of St Michel and St Gudula in…
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The Edinburghs

The Earl of Wessex presents the final medals of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

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8th August 2022
The last medal ceremony of the Commonwealth Games has been overseen by the Earl of Wessex.The Earl, who is Vice Patron of Commonwealth Sport, presented the medals in the Men’s Hockey event to bring down the curtain on the sporting action at Birmingham 2022.Australia claimed gold with India taking silver. England won bronze.Prince Edward also spent time thanking the support teams…
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Norway

King Harald leaves hospital after treatment for infection

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8th August 2022
King Harald V of Norway has been discharged from hospital where he was treated for three days for an infection.The King of Norway left Oslo University Hospital on August 8th 2022 and was said by royal officials to be in good health now.King Harald, who is 85, spent several days receiving intravenous antibiotics to deal with the unspecified infection.He was taken to hospital on August…
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Spain

Rare appearance for Queen Sofia of Spain as she hosts traditional reception in Mallorca

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5th August 2022
Queen Sofia of Spain has hosted a reception for officials in Mallorca as she makes as a rare public appearance.Queen Sofia accompanied her son, King Felipe VI, and his wife, Queen Letizia, at the annual evening event for local dignitaries and representatives from across the island.The Spanish royals traditionally stay on Mallorca at the start of August and the reception is part of their…
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