British Royals

King Charles all smiles as he attends church at Sandringham

King Charles has attended church at Sandringham, a week after leaving hospital. His Majesty was at morning service at St. Mary Magdalene, accompanied by Queen Camilla. The King and Queen waved to wellwishers as they made the short walk from Sandringham House to the church. King Charles left hospital six days ago after a procedure for an enlarged prostate. This was his first public…
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The glittering wedding of a doomed king and queen

She was the beautiful princess who had been the subject of endless royal wedding speculation, he was the handsome prince with a crown waiting in his future. When Marie-Jose of Belgium married Umberto, heir to the throne of Italy, in January 1930 their marriage had all the…
European Royals

Marie Jose, the last Queen of Italy

She was the ‘May Queen’ whose reign lasted little more than a month but left its mark in royal history. Marie-Jose was always a bit of a maverick who had her own views and no fear of sharing them. Those opinions would become a saving grace for the dynasty she…
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King Harald of Norway on sick leave as Crown Prince Haakon steps in

King Harald of Norway is taking several days off after contracting a respiratory infection. His heir, Crown Prince Haakon, will act as regent until February 6th 2024 after the King’s sick leave was extended as he continued to recover. King Harald, who celebrates his 87th birthday in just a few days’ time, is recuperating at home while Crown Prince Haakon takes on his…
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Royal News

King Charles is discharged from hospital

The King has left hospital after a three night stay following a planned procedure for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty waved and smiled as he walked out of the London Clinic on the afternoon of January 29th 2024. Queen Camilla was at his side. King Charles was admitted to hospital on January 26th for a routine procedure for an enlarged prostate. He shared details of his diagnosis to…
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British Royals

The Princess of Wales 'making good progress'

The Princess of Wales is making ‘good progress’ following major surgery almost a fortnight ago. In the first statement on the health of Her Royal Highness since the announcement that she had undergone an operation, Kensington Palace confirmed that things were…
Royal News

The Princess of Wales leaves hospital and returns home following major surgery

The Princess of Wales has left hospital following major surgery and is now recovering at home. Kensington Palace said that the Princess had been discharged from the London Clinic where she underwent abdominal surgery almost two weeks ago. Her Royal Highness is back at home in Windsor where she will recuperate for two months. In a short statement, the Palace said: ”The Princess of…
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