Norway

The latest details as King Harald of Norway's doctors issue concerning news about health of 89 year old monarch

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23rd August 2026
King Harald of Norway’s health has deteriorated over the weekend and his doctors have issued a worrying update. King Harald, 89, is being given antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection, days after he was admitted to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo. On Sunday night, his doctors said his health had got worse following his admission to hospital. He was originally kept at the hospital…
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Belgium

Belgium gets a brand new prince with no royal role and no claim on public money as Laurent, brother of King Philippe, makes legal move

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20th August 2026
Belgium has acquired a brand new prince but he will have no royal role. Clement Vandenkerckhove has been formally recognised by Prince Laurent of Belgium as his natural son. Laurent confirmed he was the father of Clement, 26, in a DNA test several years ago. Now, the legal paperwork has been signed that acknowledges the relationship meaning Clement becomes a prince of Belgium. Current royal…
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European Royals

The kings who would never have reigned in 21st century Europe without royal rules that favour men

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15th August 2026
Liechstenstein’s royals have announced they are changing their succession laws to allow women and men to have the same rights. It means that most countries in Europe no long prefer princes to princesses when it comes to heirs to the throne. However, that’s only a recent change. Old fashioned rules always tried to get kings instead of queens. And that’s not just in the history…
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European Royals

Two of Europe's most popular royals have just announced a joint appearance

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29th July 2026
Two of the most popular royals in Europe will be meeting up this autumn for a series of appearances. Queen Mary of Denmark will be heading to Belgium in September for a State Visit and her host will be Queen Mathilde. Both women are hugely popular and their joint appearances will be much anticipated. King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary are to make a three day State Visit to Belgium…
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