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Norway's King Harald jokes about his own burial - much to the happiness of his queen

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26th October 2024
King Harald chose a rather unusual topic for his speech to politicians at traditional celebration – he got a big laugh talking about his own burial. The King of Norway had welcomed parliamentarians to the Royal Palace in Oslo for the annual dinner he hosts for members of the country’s Storting. And he began his speech with a surprise – a reference to the tomb that is now being…
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A trio of royal homes that now host weddings

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25th October 2024
Balmoral Castle could soon open its doors to weddings. The royal residence has put in an application to its local council to be able to host celebrations. The plans would see the Queen’s Building on the estate, not far from the main castle, hosting weddings and…
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The Royal Family's Balmoral home could soon be hosting weddings

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24th October 2024
The Royal Family’s estate at Balmoral could soon be hosting weddings. Plans have been submitted to turn one of the buildings there into a venue for marriages. The submission, to Aberdeenshire Council, also requests permission to use the space for meetings as well as dinners and ”other events”. The plans are for the Queen’s Building on the estate. It is currently…
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The princess you've probably never heard of who is about to become a royal bride

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23rd October 2024
The new year is still several months away but 2025 already has a lavish royal wedding lined up – however, chances are you may not be too familiar with the princess who will be bride. The Princely House of Liechtenstein has just announced that the only daughter of the royal in charge of this tiny country’s monarchy is about to say ‘I do’. Princess Marie Caroline of…
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Queen Camilla 'proud' to become member of the Order of the Teaspoon

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22nd October 2024
Queen Camilla was presented with a rather unusual honour as the royal visit to Australia continued and said she would wear it ‘with pride’. The Queen was made a member of the Order of the Teaspoon as she visited a charity that provides hundreds of free meals every week for those experiencing food insecurity. Embed from Getty Images Queen Camilla was given with a tiny silver…
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