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Prince Charles arrives at King Edward VII's Hospital to visit the Duke of Edinburgh

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20th February 2021
The Prince of Wales visited the Duke of Edinburgh at King Edward VII’s hospital on Saturday afternoon. Charles visited his father for approximately 30 minutes after being driven on the three hour journey from Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. Prince Philip was admitted to the hospital in London last Tuesday as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell. The 99-year-old is expected…
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The Windsors who have been Captain General of The Royal Marines

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20th February 2021
The Duke of Sussex has been told he will no longer serve as Captain General of The Royal Marines following his decision to permanently step back as a senior member of the Royal Family. The Queen has confirmed that all military and royal patronages held by The Duke and The Duchess of Sussex will be returned following their departure. Prince Harry took on the role in December 2017, following the…
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Buckingham Palace issues an update on the Duke of Edinburgh as he prepares for a fourth night in hospital

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19th February 2021
Buckingham Palace has issued an update on the Duke of Edinburgh as he prepares to spend a fourth night in hospital. A palace spokesperson says that 99-year-old Prince Philip will likely remain in hospital over the weekend and into next week for “observation and rest” This decision has been made following consultation with the Duke’s doctor. Palace sources are keen to stress that…
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New questions raised about who can act for The Queen in case of illness following Prince Harry's permanent exit as a senior royal

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19th February 2021
In many European countries, in the absence of the monarch, another member of The Royal Family becomes regent. In Denmark, for example, when Queen Margrethe is out of the country or is otherwise incapacitated, the Crown Prince often acts as temporary monarch. In recent months, Crown Prince Haakon has been regent on several occasions in Norway as his father, King Harald, recovers from a series of…
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