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Crown Princess Mette-Marit restarts treatment for chronic lung condition

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11th October 2024
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is to start a new course of treatment for a chronic lung condition. The Crown Princess, 51, will begin the process immediately. The future queen was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. The royal court said that, as has happened with past treatments, the drugs involved may lead to side effects that could impact on what the Crown Princess…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Southport

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10th October 2024
The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited Southport to meet the families of three girls killed in a knife attack in the summer. The couple also spoke to first responders who were involved in caring for the youngsters and those injured in the attack. Embed from…
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Prince William speaks of the importance of diversity in the arts

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10th October 2024
The Prince of Wales made a surprise visit to the BAFTA headquarters to celebrate young artists encourage diversity on screen. The royal, who has served as President of BAFTA since 2010, attended an event to celebrate the Prince William BAFTA Bursary winners this year. Students from the National Film and TV School were also in attendance. In a speech, William said: “Opening the door to the…
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Everyone sitting comfortably? Then the Duchess will begin.....

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9th October 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh will read the CBeebies bedtime story on World Sight Day. Sophie, who has made eye care and health one of her main focuses, will share the tale, Specs for Rex, written by Yasmin Ismail. The story is about a little lion who gets new glasses and follows him as he learns to love them. And the Duchess shows her own specs off proudly as she reads the book. The theme…
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Grand Duke won't be drawn on actual abdication date

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9th October 2024
Don’t ask, they’re not telling! Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg knows exactly when he officially plans to abdicate in favour of his son, but he’s not prepared to tell us just yet. And don’t bother asking Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, who, on Tuesday, became Lieutenant-Representative and is the ‘unofficial’ power behind the throne now. He’s not telling either. …
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