Royal News

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at King Harald's side as monarch's condition remains stable after deterioration

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24th August 2026
Crown Prince Haakon, now regent of Norway, is at the side of his father, King Harald, after the monarch’s health deteriorated. King Harald, 89, is being treated at the Rikshospitalet in Oslo with doctors issuing a concerning update on his condition late on Sunday night. It was revealed that the King of Norway’s health had worsened and he had developed a bacterial blood infection…
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Norway

The latest details as King Harald of Norway's doctors issue concerning news about health of 89 year old monarch

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23rd August 2026
King Harald of Norway’s health has deteriorated over the weekend and his doctors have issued a worrying update. King Harald, 89, is being given antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection, days after he was admitted to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo. On Sunday night, his doctors said his health had got worse following his admission to hospital. He was originally kept at the hospital…
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Summit or summer break? The annual royal gathering at Balmoral comes as Harry and Meghan announce UK plans

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22nd August 2026
The King and the Prince of Wales have been enjoying their annual summer break at Balmoral but this year’s gathering has taken on an added dimension. Prince William joined King Charles at the royal residence in Scotland just hours after Harry and Meghan announced they were heading back to the UK. And that’s led to questions about just how the traditional Balmoral meeting has gone in the…
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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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