Belgium

Belgium gets a brand new prince with no royal role and no claim on public money as Laurent, brother of King Philippe, makes legal move

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20th August 2026
Belgium has acquired a brand new prince but he will have no royal role. Clement Vandenkerckhove has been formally recognised by Prince Laurent of Belgium as his natural son. Laurent confirmed he was the father of Clement, 26, in a DNA test several years ago. Now, the legal paperwork has been signed that acknowledges the relationship meaning Clement becomes a prince of Belgium. Current royal…
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Royal News

Queen Camilla was front and centre for the Royal Family as Harry and Meghan announced the were dropping back into the UK

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20th August 2026
The Queen was on duty for the royals on a day that had major repurcussions for the family. Queen Camilla attended one of her favourite annual events, the Ebor Festival, at york racecourse. While she was there, The Queen watched a parachute display, just hours before Harry and Meghan announced they’d be dropping back into life in the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to…
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Norway

King Harald of Norway admitted to hospital and Crown Prince Haakon appointed regent

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17th August 2026
King Harald of Norway is in hospital after a surprise admission this afternoon during a medical test. King Harald, 89, was kept in for further tests and care at the Rigshopitalet in Oslo after his doctors became concerned about the side effects of treatment for a form of anaemia. In recent weeks, Harald has been treated for hemolytic anemia, a condition that destroys red blood cells faster…
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European Royals

The kings who would never have reigned in 21st century Europe without royal rules that favour men

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15th August 2026
Liechstenstein’s royals have announced they are changing their succession laws to allow women and men to have the same rights. It means that most countries in Europe no long prefer princes to princesses when it comes to heirs to the throne. However, that’s only a recent change. Old fashioned rules always tried to get kings instead of queens. And that’s not just in the history…
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