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Fairy tale runs out for the princess who was once called Cinderella: the latest on Mette-Marit of Norway

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2nd February 2026
When she married her prince, the press across her home country called her ‘Cinderella’. Now, the royal bride who defied critics to build a regal fairy tale has found the magic has run out. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway faces her toughest week yet and the trouble shows no signs of ending or of easing up the pressure on her whole royal family. In the past 48 hours, the…
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Queen Elizabeth II was ready with a quickfire answer when a top comedian tried a new joke on her

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30th January 2026
Queen Elizabeth II was known for her dry sense of humour and one of the biggest comedians of the last 50 years found himself at the receiving end of one of her one liners when he tried a new joke out on her. Jimmy Tarbuck, who was once one of the most high profile stars on TV, has been speaking about his admiration for the Royal Family with the Daily Telegraph. And he told the paper about his…
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What is the Kingdom of Denmark and what could Frederik X do in the face of threats over its future?

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18th January 2026
He’s the second newest ruler on the continent of Europe but King Frederik X’s honeymoon period is well and truly over. As he marked the second anniversary of his accession to one of the oldest thrones in the world, he found the realm he inherited under threat. Frederik X reigns over the Kingdom of Denmark and its very future is now a matter of global debate. That debate has also…
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Princess Irene of Greece dies at the age of 83

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15th January 2026
Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark has died at the age of 83. Princess Irene passed away peacefully at her home in Madrid with her sister, Queen Sofia of Spain, at her side. The princess had been ill for some time and her condition had deteriorated in the past few weeks. Her death was announced by her nephew, King Felipe VI of Spain, in a brief statement. It said ”Their…
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