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King Felipe finds himself in the middle of a row about Notre Dame

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9th December 2024
The King and Queen of Spain have found themselves unwittingly drawn into a political argument about Notre Dame. The cathedral reopened in Paris at the weekend following major restoration after a fire in 2019 which devastated the medieval building. Royalty from around the world, among them the Prince of Wales and the King and Queen of the Belgians, were in attendance alongside political…
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Royal News

Prince William and Donald Trump meet in Paris

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7th December 2024
The Prince of Wales has met the President elect of the United States, Donald Trump, as both attended the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris. Prince William shook hands with the President elect as they took their seats in the cathedral ahead of the service that marked the…
British Royals

Prince Louis has a sweet Christmas message for some special people

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6th December 2024
Prince Louis had a special handwritten message for some very important people in his life. Attending the Together at Christmas service organised by his mum, the Princess of Wales, Louis joined other guests in leaving a note on the Kindness Tree outside Westminster Abbey. The prince wrote a special note for his ”granny and grandpa” – Carole and Michael Middleton who were…
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Royal News

Prince William to join kings, queens and Donald Trump at the reopening of Notre Dame

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6th December 2024
The Prince of Wales will be among guests at the service marking the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. Prince William will be at ceremony in Paris which will be attended by around 50 heads of state and official representatives. The heir to the throne is attending at the request of the government. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have also already confirmed their attendance…
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Sweden

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced

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4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been announced. Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had lived for many years. King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the princess, saying ”today, with great sadness, I have learned that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died. My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who…
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