Norway

Norway's royals give update after princess admitted to hospital

Norway’s royals have given an update after one of the most popular members of the family was admitted to hospital. Princess Astrid, 94, was taken to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo on March 27 with her brother, King Harald, 89, seen visiting soon afterwards. The princess hadn’t been seen in public for several weeks and missed the State Visit by the King and Queen of the…
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Princess Astrid of Norway, 94, taken to hospital

Princess Astrid of Norway is in hospital in Oslo this evening after being admitted following a sustained illness. The 94 year old princess, sister of King Harald V of Norway, is being treated at the Rikshospitalet in the Norwegian capital with first reports coming from Se og Hør. It’s understood she’s been unwell for several weeks but has been admitted after being unable to…
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Very public show of support from Norway's king for under fire Crown Princess at major royal event

The Crown Princess of Norway has made an appearance at a major royal event got under way in Oslo. And the country’s king, Harald V, gave her a ringing show of public support at the same time. Crown Princess Mette-Marit was with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, and his parents, King Harald and Queen Sonja, as they took on the important role of welcoming the Belgian King and Queen to…
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William and Kate's royal nanny Maria Borrallo receives special honour at Windsor Castle

The nanny to the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Maria Borrallo, became the star of the show at Windsor Castle today. Maria Borrallo received the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) at the investiture being held at the castle. Ms Borrallo is being recognised for her services to the Prince and Princess of Wales. She has been nanny to the Wales family since soon after the arrival…
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