royalty and statesmen

Norwegian royals enjoy early snow cross-country skiing with kids

When it comes to cross-country skiing, Norway’s national passion, there’s nothing like learning young. So taking advantage of the unusually early start to the ski season this year, Princess Mette-Marit and her husband Haakon and have already begun giving their younger children, four-year-old Ingrid and Sverre, two, some starter lessons to build their confidence.

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Give advice to Michelle? It’ll be the other way round says Carla

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has joined the ranks of Michelle Obama’s fan club. France’s First Lady says she’s eager for a meeting with the incoming chatelaine of the White House to get some tips on her own role.

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Barack Obama backed by Mr Clinton as ambitious TV ad airs

With the closing stages of the US presidential race in full swing, Democratic nominee Barack Obama has made a pitch to voters through a prime-time ad spot costing $5 million. The 30-minute presentation was intended to give the American public greater insight into the personal history that shaped the White House hopeful.

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Charles meets kindred spirit in Welsh guardian of Japanese forest

Six thousand miles from home, deep in the heart of rural Japan, the Prince of Wales met up with a kindred spirit this week in the form of a remarkable ex-pat Welshman.

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Glamorous Yorks display perfect mother-and-daughter style

Princess Beatrice has often spoken of wanting to be a ‘mini-Mummy’ and at a recent charity gala in London she seemed to have succeeded in triumphant style. With their flowing locks and chic evening gowns, the two York ladies were the epitome of sophisticated mother-and-daughter style.

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