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Dutch royals express regret at not being at the funeral of Pope Francis

Queen Maxima expressed her regret at not being able to attend the funeral of Pope Francis as she joined her royal family instead for a national celebration. The Queen of the Netherlands, who is from Argentina like Pope Francis, was taking part in events for King’s Day when she spoke of her sadness. As she joined her husband, King Willem-Alexander, at the parties for his birthday, she…
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Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault, dies

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, has died. Ms Giuffre, who was 41, died by suicide at her home in Australia. Her family said she had been a ”fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse” but that in the end the toll ”became unbearable”. West Australia police say they were called to a home in the Neergabby area of North Perth where…
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The big grin from Louis that marks a big birthday for the young prince

Prince Louis is celebrating his seventh birthday and, in true royal style, there’s a new photo to mark the moment. Louis has been snapped out and about in the woods for a special portrait for his big day. The prince, fourth in line to the throne, is seen perched on a log and surrounded by trees and foliage. However, most noticeably, he’s showing just how grown up his getting…
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Pope Francis dies at the age of 88

Pope Francis has died. He was 88 years old. The Pontiff passed away just hours after greeting the faithful on Easter Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. It follows several months of illness. The Pope died on the morning of April 21 at 7.35am at his home, the Casa Santa Marta, within the precincts of the Vatican City. Less than 24 hours earlier, he had appeared on the balcony at St.
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