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King Harald back in Norway and in hospital after falling ill on holiday

Harald V of Norway has returned to Oslo after falling ill while on holiday in Malaysia. King Harald, 87, was flown back home on a medical plane with his wife, Queen Sonja, at his side. He is now being treated at the Rigshospitalet in Oslo where he is expected to spend several days. The Norwegian king was taken to hospital after developing an infection. His own doctor was flown in soon…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon takes on important duty as King Harald remains in hospital

The heir to the throne of Norway has taken on an important duty as his father, King Harald, remains in hospital in Malaysia where he’s being treated for an infection. Crown Prince Haakon sent the official welcome to the new President of Finland, a message usually overseen by the country’s Head of State. The Crown Prince had been acting as regent before his father was taken ill…
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Spain

Queen Sofia of Spain presented with prestigious award

Queen Sofia has been given a prestigious award of her support for a Spanish community. The queen was presented with the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands at a ceremony in Palma de Mallorca. The award was given in recognition of her long and widespread work in the…
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Where is the Princess of Wales? We all know - it's just not exciting enough for a social media age obsessed with drama

No one had this one on their 2024 bingo card. As the new-ish year gets into full stride, the latest social media craze has a rather royal theme. It’s called ‘Where is the Princess of Wales?’ Other versions of this game are available (see ‘where is Kate Middleton’ for a start). However, whatever your flavour, it involves going online to post questions about where the future queen might…
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The Queen welcomes Ukraine's First Lady for talks

Queen Camilla has welcomed the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, to London. The Queen and the First Lady met at Clarence House It is understood that Her Majesty discussed the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia with the First Lady. Olena…
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Thomas Kingston, the much loved husband of Lady Gabriella, whose royal wedding was a real Windsor celebration

Thomas Kingston, who has died at the age of 45, became a member of the extended Royal Family on his marriage to Lady Gabriella Windsor. The only daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent married the financier in a glittering wedding at St. George’s Chapel in May 2019 with many of the Royal Family on hand to celebrate. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip both attended the wedding…
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