Norway

Norway's future queen is on her way home from university as her mother's health worsens

The future queen of Norway is to take a break from her university studies to be at home as her mother’s health worsens. Princess Ingrid Alexandra, currently second in line to the Norwegian throne, is set to fly back to Oslo from Australia where she is currently at college. Her father, Crown Prince Haakon, revealed the move as he spoke to reporters at the start of an important visit to…
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Norway

Norway's Crown Prince cuts important overseas visit because of health problems of Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Norway’s Crown Prince is cutting short an important overseas visit as concerns grow over his wife’s health. Crown Prince Haakon is set to head to Japan on June 1 for a trip focused on economic and social ties but the royal palace in Oslo has just announced that the long planned visit is being shortened with immediate effect over worries for the health of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The…
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Royal News

Queen Margrethe back in hospital just days after treatment for heart problems

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe is back in hospital after developing a blood clot. The Danish queen was admitted to Copenhagen’s Rigshosptalet after a CT scan showed a large amount of blood around her hip. It’s believed she had previously had a fall. Doctors admitted the 86 year old to hospital and she is now undergoing treatment. Her daughter in law, Queen Mary, later confirmed that the…
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Prince Edward shares a special memory of Prince Philip as he marks 70 years of the Duke of Edinburgh Award

Prince Edward shared a special memory of his father, Prince Philip, as he helped celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The Prince was hosting a special garden party at Buckingham Palace to mark seven decades and counting of the scheme which supports young people to learn new skills and develop confidence and capabilities when his story came to light. Recalling his…
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