Gente

“I promise and swear to govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its Constitution and its laws, so help me Almighty and all-knowing God.” In uniform and with decorations, accompanied by his daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, his son, Prince Sverre Magnus, and his mother, Queen Dowager Sonja, Haakon VIII has sworn the Norwegian Constitution at the Storting (Parliament) as the new king and head of state. Queen Mette-Marit was not present at the solemn ceremony, as she remains under observation on medical advice due to a complication in the recovery process from her lung transplant.

Dana Thomas, author of Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, already warned when The New York Times asked her about the exhibition that the Met dedicated to John Galliano: “I think it’s a terrible idea.” For Thomas, the sadly infamous antisemitic statements of the designer in 2011—how could one forget that “I love Hitler” he said to a woman in a bar in Paris—were not a slip or an anomaly, but an intrinsic part of behavior that lasted for years and that the public still has not forgiven him for.

If Anna Wintour, the all-powerful queen of fashion from the pedestal of Vogue, believed herself invulnerable, she has now discovered that her influence had a limit. Not even she is untouchable.

This Sunday, masses were held in all churches in Norway in memory of King Harald. King Haakon, accompanied by his mother, the Queen Dowager Sonja, and his children, Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus, attended one of these ceremonies held at the parish closest to the Skaugum palace, the current official residence of the crown princes, located in Asker, twenty kilometers from Oslo. The notable absentee was Queen Mette-Marit who, still recovering from her lung transplant, is conserving her strength to attend the State funeral and burial of her late father-in-law, a date that has not yet been set by the Norwegian court.

The reactions in the European royal houses to the death of King Harald have not been long in coming. Kings Felipe and Letizia, in addition to sending a telegram of condolence, have published a statement on social media expressing their sorrow for the passing of the Norwegian monarch. “With our respect and admiration for his figure, as well as with deep sadness, we express our condolences for the loss of H.M. King Harald V, an example of responsibility, dignity, simplicity, and tireless dedication to the service of Norway and its people, before and during his 35 years of reign. Our condolences, with fraternal affection, to the Norwegian royal family.

King Harald V of Norway passed away this Friday at the age of 89 at the National Hospital of Oslo after a period marked by his delicate health condition. As communicated by the country’s royal house, the monarch “fell asleep peacefully” at 6:35 in the morning after being hospitalized for eleven days in a “very serious” condition. The sovereign had accumulated fluid during corticosteroid treatment for hemolytic anemia, subsequently developing a bacterial blood infection.

The world of acting is in mourning. Tim Curry, one of the most recognized British actors of the 80s and 90s, passed away this Tuesday at the age of 80. According to reports this Wednesday by the American portal TMZ, the actor was found lifeless in his Los Angeles home, after having dealt for years with problems stemming from a stroke in 2012. Since then, Curry had been using a wheelchair and had significantly restricted his public life.

The health of King Harald V of Norway is causing great concern in the country one week after the monarch was admitted to the Oslo University Hospital due to the side effects of the treatment he is receiving for his hemolytic anemia. In recent hours, the royal house has issued a statement informing citizens of a worsening of his health, which has worsened over this weekend.

Meghan Markle might be preparing her return to acting with a role in The Gentlemen, the Netflix series created by Guy Ritchie. According to the BBC, talks are still in an early stage and details of the character the Duchess of Sussex might play have not been disclosed. If confirmed, it would be her first significant role since marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

It is the news of the year in the United Kingdom: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the country after six years in California. A return that has surprised both Britons and Americans, but also the London media, who cannot believe the decision of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after harshly criticizing the Royal Family and repeatedly saying they did not want to live on British soil.