Norway

King and queen reveal their autumn project: picking their own tombs

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10th October 2024
The King and Queen of Norway are planning where they’ll spend eternity together.Harald V and Sonja are looking at settling all the details of their joint tombs – although royal officials say the project is at an early stage.The couple’s plans for eternity have been revealed in a rather more down to earth document. The Norwegian government’s proposal for the…
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Royal News

Everyone sitting comfortably? Then the Duchess will begin.....

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9th October 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh will read the CBeebies bedtime story on World Sight Day.Sophie, who has made eye care and health one of her main focuses, will share the tale, Specs for Rex, written by Yasmin Ismail.The story is about a little lion who gets new glasses and follows him as he learns to love them.And the Duchess shows her own specs off proudly as she reads the book.The theme…
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Norway

King Harald oversees opening of Norway's parliament

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3rd October 2024
The King of Norway has officially opened his country’s parliament for a new year.Pomp, pageantry and tradition were all on show as King Harald took on one of his most important constitutional duties.The King of Norway, 87, was accompanied by Queen Sonja and…
British Royals

King Charles gives up his drink and busts out some moves as he tries traditional Samoan dancing

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3rd October 2024
The King has thrown himself into traditional Samoan dancing at a big event marking an important moment for the Commonwealth.King Charles will soon head to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting and welcomed guests to St. James’ Palace for a reception celebrating the organisation.As he toured a packed room, King Charles got talking to Freddie Tuilagi, one of…
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British Royals

Sophie takes on patronage held for decades by Queen Elizabeth II

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3rd October 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh has taken on one of Queen Elizabeth II’s former patronages.Sophie is now patron of Girlguiding, a role held by Her Late Majesty for most of her historic reign.Since 2003, the Duchess has been President of the organisation, taking on that role following the death of Princess Margaret who had held it for decades.Girlguiding is the largest organisation in…
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