European Royals

As royalty begins to confirm attendance at the funeral of Pope Francis, here's how past papal funerals might give a clue to who will be in Rome

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22nd April 2025
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on April 26 2025 and royalty will be in attendance.King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will be present with other royal houses expected to confirm their attendance imminently. However, as the last two papal funerals show, there can be a mixture of attendees. Pope Benedict’s funeral in 2023 was unusual as he had retired in 2013 and…
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Norway

Queen Sonja of Norway taken to hospital by air ambulance after becoming unwell on holiday

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21st April 2025
Queen Sonja of Norway has been rushed to hospital from her Easter holiday. The Norwegian royal court said she was taken there on Easter Monday for shortness of breath.The court said she ”was transported by air ambulance from the Prince’s Cabin in Sikkilsdalen, where the King and Queen spent the Easter holiday,” the brief statement read. She is now under observation at the…
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Belgium

This princess is celebrating as her royal family enjoys a very special time

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16th April 2025
The Belgian royal family is currently enjoying an Easter break and they have plenty to celebrate. Just a day after King Philippe celebrated his 65th birthday, his youngest child has marked their own special day as Princess Eleonore turns 17.The Belgian royals have released new portraits of the princess to mark her birthday, taken by photographer Bas Bogaerts. The teenage princess chose a…
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Belgium

The king who surprised everyone marks a milestone birthday with a portrait caught in thought

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15th April 2025
His reign is the unexpected success story of the 21st century and as he turns 65, King Philippe of the Belgians has plenty to celebrate.The man who was written off by some when he was still a potential heir has become one of the most popular monarchs on the continent of Europe.Now, as he marks his milestone birthday, a new portrait of the Belgian monarch has been revealed and it shows him…
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