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Son of Norway's Crown Princess charged with multiple counts of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape. The charges have been levelled against Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son following a year long investigation. Høiby was initially arrested in August 2024 on suspicion of rape. Oslo prosecutors announced the charges on Monday, which also…
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The family secret that gave Anne her name

Anne is one of the most popular names for queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a…
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William and Catherine prepare to move their family into their 'forever home'

William and Catherine are set to move into their ‘forever home’ later this year when the Wales Family moves into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. According to a report in The Sun, the Wales Family are set to move to the eight-bedroom home with the aim to be in by Christmas, and will make it a forever home even after William ascends to the throne. A Kensington Palace spokesperson…
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Princess Royal: Princess Anne's most famous title

Princess Anne, who celebrates her 75th birthday today, holds many titles, but perhaps her most famous is that of Princess Royal. Princess Royal is a title given at the discretion of the monarch to their eldest daughter and is the highest title a royal lady can be granted. As the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne has held this title since 13 June 1987. In that…
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Princess Anne, the military princess

Princess Anne has high ranks in all branches of the British Armed Forces. In 2012, she became an Admiral of the Royal Navy; while in 2020, to coincide with her 70th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II appointed her General of the British Army and Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air…
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King Charles to lead nation in commemorations for 80th anniversary of VJ Day

The King will lead commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. His Majesty will speak to the nation on the morning of the VJ Day anniversary, August 15th, before attending a Service of Remembrance. King Charles and Queen Camilla will stand alongside the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and politicians at the ceremony which takes place at the National Memorial…
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