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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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Norway

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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British Royals

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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Royal News

King Charles helps lift ban on popular household object

King Charles has helped bring a popular garden ornament back from the cold after his encouragement led to an informal ban on it being lifted. For years, it’s been a polite no to garden gnomes at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show but this year, they will be back and it’s down to The King. King Charles has a soft spot for the fun a garden gnome can bring to the outdoors and…
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