British Royals

The historic first Maundy coins of King Charles III

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5th March 2024
They were real pieces of history, The first Maundy coins to bear the image of King Charles III were handed out at a special service at York Minster where His Majesty distributed them in a tradition that stretches back centuries.The King handed out the first Maundy money to bear his image to 74 men and 74 women in April 2023. The number of recipients reflected his age at the time of the…
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King Harald back in Norway and in hospital after falling ill on holiday

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4th March 2024
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

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1st March 2024
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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