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Princess Ingrid Alexandra will return home from Australia to be with her mother, Crown Princess Mette Marit, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 and is on the waiting list for a lung transplant.

According to the Norwegian outlet NRK, the 22-year-old daughter of Mette-Marit and Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, who is due to complete the first year of her three-year bachelor's degree in Sydney, Australia, will soon fly home. 

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince will cut short his trip to Japan this week over the health of his wife, whom he recently said was "seriously ill".

A statement from the Palace read: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is shortening his official trip to Japan by one day due to the health situation of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess."

Speaking to local media, the Crown Prince said: "The Crown Princess is seriously ill, and I think she has gotten a bit worse lately. So I am worried about her health.

"She uses oxygen in her everyday life, and that helps a bit. And these six months have gone pretty well, I think. But there are different phases. So we just have to try to solve it as best we can.

While Mette-Marit is on the waiting list for a lung transplant, t's unclear when this will take place. "It's up to the doctors, it's a medical question," he added. 

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Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan have released a new portrait to mark their third wedding anniversary.

In the photo, Rajwa affectionately holds onto her husband as they both beam at the camera. Rajwa donned a stunning turquoise dress for the occasion, while her husband looked suave in a navy suit. 

The couple married on 1 June 2023 at Zahran Palace in Amman after the son of King Abdullah and Queen Rania proposed to Rajwa at her family's home in Riyadh. 

The pair rode in a procession through the streets, finishing at Al Husseiniya Palace, where a state banquet was held with 1,700 guests.

A number of European royals in attendance, including Prince William, Princess Kate, Queen Mary of Denmark, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, and Princess Beatrice.

Rajwa, who welcomed the couple's daughter Princess Iman in August 2024, wore a stunning Elie Saab gown for her nuptials, featuring a long train with floral cutouts. She also wore a second gown - a princess-cut number by Dolce & Gabbana.

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The King's nephew Peter Phillips and his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, are just days away from walking down the aisle. The couple will tie the knot on Saturday 6 June in the picturesque Cotswolds at All Saints Church, Kemble, Cirencester.

A host of royals are expected to attend the nuptials, including the King and Queen. Peter and Harriet's big day will begin with a traditional ceremony in a quaint village church, followed by a private reception. 

HELLO! understands that following the wedding, the reception will be held at Gatcombe Park, the residence of Peter's mother, Princess Anne. 

Earlier this month, HELLO! exclusively confirmed that Prince Harry, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson wouldn't be among the royals attending the wedding.

A friend of the couple told us: "When and whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson had been invited, it was probably not deemed appropriate to invite them. It's Peter and Harriet’s special day, and clearly their attendance would cause a distraction to the whole day.

"Peter and Harry haven't spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn't been invited."

But while we know who won't be at the ceremony on Saturday, which royal guests will be in attendance? 

Find out everything you need to know about the upcoming nuptials, including the special royal guests who will be in attendance, in the latest piece for HELLO! VIP members, penned by our Royal Managing Editor, Ainhoa Barcelona.

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Good morning! Welcome to the beginning of another busy week of royal news. I'll be keeping you up to speed with all the latest news from royal households across the globe, so stay tuned!

So, what's on today's agenda? 

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will begin their three-day visit to Portugal, celebrating the historical ties and modern relationship between the UK and Portugal. 

Elsewhere, Prince William returns to royal duties after half term. 

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will embark on a visit to Japan, while the Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan celebrate their third wedding anniversary. 

Elsewhere, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark begin their summer cruise on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog.