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King Harald of Norway in hospital after being taken ill on holiday

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27th February 2024
The King of Norway has been taken to hospital during a holiday in Malaysia.King Harald is being treated for an infection.The Royal Court said His Majesty was doing well.He is under the care of Malaysian and Norwegian doctors.No further details were given.King Harald recently celebrated his 87th birthday.In recent days, he has hosted a major State Visit to Norway by the…
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The queen who was kissed on the lips by a fan hundreds of years after she had died

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23rd February 2024
A cold, February day in 1669 and a rather famous Londoner was out and about, looking for something to do on his birthday. The man in question also happened to be addicted to writing in his diary and so we know that, on February 23rd 1669, Samuel Pepys kissed a Queen of England on the lips to mark his special day. The twist? She’d been dead for over 200 years.The queen in question was…
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A royal trolley service as the Duke of Edinburgh joins volunteers to serve up hospital lunch

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21st February 2024
The Duke of Edinburgh rolled up his sleeves and dished out lunch to patients at a London hospital as he met volunteers working towards the award his father set up.Prince Edward, who is patron of the Duke of Edinburgh charity, joined young people volunteering at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to share their experiences.The Duke helped prepare the lunch service before…
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King Charles banknotes set to enter circulation

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21st February 2024
New banknotes featuring the image of King Charles will enter circulation within months.The King will feature on £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes issued from June 5th 2024.Notes bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II will remain as legal tender and will continue to be…