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Queen Margrethe back in hospital just days after treatment for heart problems

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe is back in hospital after developing a blood clot. The Danish queen was admitted to Copenhagen’s Rigshosptalet after a CT scan showed a large amount of blood around her hip. It’s believed she had previously had a fall. Doctors admitted the 86 year old to hospital and she is now undergoing treatment. Her daughter in law, Queen Mary, later confirmed that the…
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Queen Elizabeth II wanted ''prominent'' role for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The late Queen Elizabeth II wanted her second son, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, to be given a prominent role promoting ”national interests”. Papers published by ministers show that the late Queen made it known that she was keen for Andrew to take on the role of trade envoy when her cousin, the Duke of Kent, decided to step back from it. A memo to the then Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook…
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Tragedy at Royal Windsor Show as King’s Trooper dies after horse fall

A soldier from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery has died after falling from a horse following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The incident happened at around 7pm on Friday evening as the rider was leaving the arena after taking part in the ceremonial display. Emergency treatment was provided immediately at the scene, but the soldier suffered serious injuries and was…
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The Princess of Wales set to arrive in Italy for major overseas visit

The Princess of Wales is set to arrive in Italy for her first overseas visit since her remission from cancer. The Princess will spend two days in Reggio Emilia to find out more about their famous early years programmes. Kate is heading to the northern Italian city to meet experts as well as parents and children in a packed two day trip. Her last official overseas visit was in November…
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