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King Harald of Norway in hospital after being taken ill on holiday

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27th February 2024
The King of Norway has been taken to hospital during a holiday in Malaysia. King Harald is being treated for an infection. The Royal Court said His Majesty was doing well. He is under the care of Malaysian and Norwegian doctors. No further details were given. King Harald recently celebrated his 87th birthday. In recent days, he has hosted a major State Visit to Norway by the…
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King Charles sends message of support for Ukraine

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24th February 2024
King Charles has released a message on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, commending the “determination and strength of the Ukrainian people” as the conflict enters a third year. Buckingham Palace shared the message on Saturday afternoon, in…
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A musical birthday gift from the Duchess of Kent

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23rd February 2024
The Duchess of Kent is happy to stay out of the spotlight, but on her 91st birthday, she applauded the launch of a new award with her musical charity. On Thursday, Future Talent, the charity she co-founded in 2004, announced that it had partnered with the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain for a bursary award that will allow a singer from a low-income background the opportunity to…
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King Charles banknotes set to enter circulation

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21st February 2024
New banknotes featuring the image of King Charles will enter circulation within months. The King will feature on £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes issued from June 5th 2024. Notes bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II will remain as legal tender and will continue to be used until they are worn and no longer viable. The changeover to money showing King Charles has been phased in as the…
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The Prince of Wales to fund £3 million housing project with Duchy of Cornwall

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18th February 2024
The Prince of Wales announced Sunday that the Duchy of Cornwall is behind a £3 million innovative housing project in Nansledan, Newquay, his first since assuming control of duchy funds. In a media release from Kensington Palace, Prince William announced that this innovative housing project will be driven in partnership with St Petrocs, a local homelessness charity. Construction on the 24…
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