Norway

Norway's Prime Minister says the 'whole country' is affected by concerning update on King Harald's health

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23rd August 2026
Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, has said the whole country is thinking of King Harald as a worrying update about the health of the 89 year old monarch was issued. On Sunday evening, the Norwegian Royal Court announced that King Harald’s health had deteriorated, days after he was admitted to hospital after developing side effects from a treatment for a form of…
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Norway

King Harald’s health update as Norwegian monarch remains in hospital

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21st August 2026
King Harald of Norway remains in hospital as he continues to receive treatment following his recent health problems. The Norwegian royals confirmed on Friday that the 89-year-old monarch remains at the National Hospital in Oslo for treatment. The Norwegian King will also miss a planned visit to Trøndelag, with the royals confirming that Queen Sonja will carry out the visit as…
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European Royals

Shock as little-known royal signs up for Strictly Come Dancing

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19th August 2026
King Harald V’s granddaughter Leah Isadora Behn is set to take to the dancefloor after signing up for Norway’s version of Strictly Come Dancing. The 21-year-old has confirmed that she will appear on the forthcoming series of Skal vi danse, which translates as Shall We Dance? The Norwegian show is part of the international Dancing with the Stars franchise and is one of the country’s…
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Liechtenstein's royals make a major change as they announce women can finally succeed to the country's throne

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15th August 2026
The royal family of Liechtenstein marked its national day with a major announcement that ended an historic law that once got them reprimanded by the UN. On August 15, it was announced that women can finally succeed to the country’s throne. The alternation comes after a shift in the ‘house laws’ that govern the ruling dynasty. Following the changes, which were approved by…
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