Norway

Crown Prince Haakon reveals the future royal role of his son, Prince Sverre Magnus

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25th July 2023
While the future of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has been known from birth, the role her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, will have in royal life has been much debated. Now, their father, Crown Prince Haakon, has revealed the part his youngest child will play in his royal family in the years to come.During an interview with Norwegian broadcaster, NRK, last week, Crown Prince…
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Norway

The beloved Crown Princess with devastating disease

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23rd July 2023
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is beloved in her country, and the Norwegian people were devastated to learn that she had been diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018.What is the disease, and how does it affect the Crown Princess?Pulmonary fibrosis “is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more…
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BelgiumOpinion

A quiet leadership restores faith in the monarchy: 10 years of King Philippe

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21st July 2023
King Philippe is about to celebrate his tenth anniversary on the throne of Belgium, with many successes behind him that surprised his past detractors. Many considered him too quiet and shy to be an effective leader, and when King Albert II announced his decision to abdicate, many were sceptical of Philippe’s abilities to carry the duties of a head of state on his shoulders. However…
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Belgium

King Philippe pays moving tributes to his two predecessors, King Albert and King Baudouin, as jubilee approaches

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20th July 2023
King Philippe has paid a moving tribute to his father and predecessor in a National Day speech ahead of his 10th anniversary on the Belgian throne.The Belgian monarch succeeded his father, Albert II, on 21 July 2013, after the aging king decided to abdicate due to poor health. After 10 years on the throne, King Philippe began his speech by paying homage to his father.“You gave the Queen…
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