royal family
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royal families
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King Harald was laid to rest there alongside several members of the royal family, including his father King Olav V, his mother Crown Princess Märtha, and his grandparents, King Haakon VII and Queen Maud.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Norwegian flags across Oslo were raised from half mast to the top to mark the end of the burial, while the royal family returned to the royal palace.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The same day, Prince George—his nephew and second in line to the throne—began school at Eton College, a traditional photo op for the royal family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
When Meghan and Harry quit royal duties in 2020, dubbed “Megxit” by the British press, the royal family held an emergency summit at Sandringham to iron out what the couple’s official position would be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Part of the speech had been about dying, but more was about giving allegiance to Kyrria and its rulers, King Jerrold, Prince Charmont, and the entire royal family.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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