arghton 6,697 Posted November 13, 2021 On 07/08/2021 at 16:52, arghton said: Realized a while ago that the youngest monarchs currently ruling a country are 41. I wonder if there has ever been a time when all monarchs were above 40? Anyways, here's a list of the current ruling monarchs of the world with links to their threads and threads related to them: Vajiralongkorn (b. 1952) King of Thailand since 2016. Current health issues: Taken to hospital last October, said to be seriously ill with a blood-related condition this May (possibly HIV). Playboy with tons of unhealthy habits, won't live as long as his father did. https://asiatimesnow.com/media-king-of-thailand-returns-to-germany-with-30-poodles/ Goes to Germany again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted November 16, 2021 https://www.ladepeche.fr/2021/11/11/dans-le-lot-la-soeur-du-prince-henrik-de-danemark-sen-est-allee-9921601.php Older sister of Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark (1934-2018) Françoise Bardin dead at the age of 89 in France. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted November 17, 2021 Vague and non-specific discussion about the health of Princess Charlene of Monaco She is relatively young but this is The Independent so they are just reporting the statement If you were to extrapolate on that evidence I would suggest ME or a Mental Health Incident but there is always the possibility of some form of cancer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted November 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Vague and non-specific discussion about the health of Princess Charlene of Monaco She is relatively young but this is The Independent so they are just reporting the statement If you were to extrapolate on that evidence I would suggest ME or a Mental Health Incident but there is always the possibility of some form of cancer I thought so, too, mainly because I suspect she got fertility treatment which occasionally causes cancer. But it could also just be a cover story for her being fed up with palace life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted November 18, 2021 On 17/11/2021 at 09:22, gcreptile said: I thought so, too, mainly because I suspect she got fertility treatment which occasionally causes cancer. But it could also just be a cover story for her being fed up with palace life. Plenty of other causes for young people to get cancer. For once I don’t think she has cancer. If she did I think they wouldn’t be rumours of her wanting a divorce and them struggling to explain everything. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted November 19, 2021 On 17/11/2021 at 11:13, Bibliogryphon said: Vague and non-specific discussion about the health of Princess Charlene of Monaco She is relatively young but this is The Independent so they are just reporting the statement If you were to extrapolate on that evidence I would suggest ME or a Mental Health Incident but there is always the possibility of some form of cancer https://people.com/royals/prince-albert-tells-people-princess-charlene-is-in-a-trea/ In a "treatment facility" due to extreme mental and physical fatigue. Not cancer or covid according to Albert. She had a serious infection at the beginning of the year and has had a lot of surgeries since that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted November 19, 2021 She's lost a lot of weight. Doesn't look well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted November 27, 2021 On 07/08/2021 at 16:52, arghton said: Realized a while ago that the youngest monarchs currently ruling a country are 41. I wonder if there has ever been a time when all monarchs were above 40? Anyways, here's a list of the current ruling monarchs of the world with links to their threads and threads related to them: Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (b. 1937) Emir of Kuwait since 2020. Current health issues: None known. Carl XVI Gustaf (b. 1946) King of Sweden since 1973. Current health issues: None known. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/11/kuwaits-aging-ruler-hands-some-duties-crown-prince Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah handing some duties to his 81-year old crown prince and brother (Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah). He has made multiple trips abroad after becoming the Emir, probably for medical treatment. https://www.svenskdam.se/kungligt/just-nu-kungen-staller-in-besoket-vill-skydda-silvia/8056249 Carl XVI Gustaf cancelling visits according to this article, apparently wants to protect his wife's health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted November 29, 2021 On 01/06/2021 at 16:04, arghton said: Prince Andrew Romanoff (b. 1923) Disputed head of the House of Romanov https://histoiresroyales.fr/deces-andrei-andreievitch-romanov-de-russie/ Andrew Romanoff dead at the age of 98. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted November 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, arghton said: https://histoiresroyales.fr/deces-andrei-andreievitch-romanov-de-russie/ Andrew Romanoff dead at the age of 98. Another DDP pick, though right now, it seems the List of the Lost is growing faster than the number of hits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted December 10, 2021 On 28/05/2021 at 16:36, arghton said: Swedish media reporting that Mette-Marit is seriously ill: https://www.svenskdam.se/kungligt/kronprinsessan-mette-marit-allvarligt-sjuk--hovets-nya-besked/7584059 Crown Princess of Norway Mette-Marit is ill, couldn't attend the Nobel Banquet: https://www.svenskdam.se/kungligt/just-nu-kronprinsessan-mette-marit-sjuk-tvingas-stalla-in-nobelfesten/8094846 King Harald V uses crutches but otherwise looking okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earl 69 Posted December 17, 2021 Constantine of Greece in hospital after suffering a stroke. He has had other strokes, pulmonary and cardiac problems. And he is in a wheelchair. https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/greece/former-king-constantine-of-greece-treated-in-hospital-after-suffering-stroke-169877/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted December 17, 2021 41 minutes ago, earl said: Constantine of Greece in hospital after suffering a stroke. He has had other strokes, pulmonary and cardiac problems. And he is in a wheelchair. https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/greece/former-king-constantine-of-greece-treated-in-hospital-after-suffering-stroke-169877/ Maybe one to be on our radar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted December 17, 2021 https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/basilias-konstantinos-teos-se-meth-me-pneymonia Apparently Constantine II did not have an ischemic stroke as initially reported, but instead has severe pneumonia and is currently in ICU. Probably DL-worthy as he was the last King of Greece 1964-74. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted December 17, 2021 34 minutes ago, arghton said: https://www.iefimerida.gr/ellada/basilias-konstantinos-teos-se-meth-me-pneymonia Apparently Constantine II did not have an ischemic stroke as initially reported, but instead has severe pneumonia and is currently in ICU. Probably DL-worthy as he was the last King of Greece 1964-74. Definitely DL worthy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted December 23, 2021 https://www.lifo.gr/now/greece/bgike-apo-tin-entatiki-o-teos-basilias-konstantinos According to this article Constantine II is now out of ICU and going to be discharged soon. In addition to pneumonia he also had pulmonary edema. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted December 23, 2021 On 03/09/2021 at 14:46, arghton said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9954549/Princess-Charlene-Monaco-admitted-hospital-medical-emergency-South-Africa.html Monaco's Princess Consort Charlene hospitalised after collapsing at a lodge in South Africa. She had a "nose, throat and ear" infection in May. Princess Charlene of Monaco still "months away" from a full recovery: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-10339539/Princess-Charlene-months-away-recovery-Monaco-palace.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted December 26, 2021 On 27/11/2021 at 13:52, arghton said: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/11/kuwaits-aging-ruler-hands-some-duties-crown-prince Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah handing some duties to his 81-year old crown prince and brother (Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah). He has made multiple trips abroad after becoming the Emir, probably for medical treatment. Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah looks frailish in new photos. Last King of Afghanistan Mohammed Zahir Shah's (1914-2007) daughter, Princess Maryam Begum dead at 85 on Christmas Day: https://www.khabaronline.ir/news/1586406/دختر-آخرین-پادشاه-افغانستان-درگذشت-عکس Five of his eight children are still alive, including oldest child Princess Bilqis Begum (89) and Ahmad Shah Khan, Crown Prince of Afghanistan (87). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted January 1, 2022 https://news-eleven.com/article/223002 Burma/Myanmar: Princess Hteik Su Phaya Gyi, last surviving royal of the Konbaung dynasty (ruled 1752-1885) and final granchild of the last king has died at the age of 98. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted January 4, 2022 On 07/08/2021 at 16:52, arghton said: Carl XVI Gustaf (b. 1946) King of Sweden since 1973. Current health issues: None known. https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/kungaparet-har-testat-positivt-for-covid/ The King and Queen of Sweden have covid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted January 9, 2022 https://www.kungahuset.se/press/pressmeddelanden/aretspressmeddelanden/hkhprinsdanielhartestatpositivtforcovid19.5.6a4cc5ca17db8150d1a1472b.html Prince Daniel of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland tests positive for covid. He's a kidney transplant recipient. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted January 10, 2022 On 23/12/2021 at 11:20, arghton said: https://www.lifo.gr/now/greece/bgike-apo-tin-entatiki-o-teos-basilias-konstantinos According to this article Constantine II is now out of ICU and going to be discharged soon. In addition to pneumonia he also had pulmonary edema. Constantine II now hospitalised with COVID, but in good condition as he is fully vaccinated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 13, 2022 On 10/01/2022 at 07:34, drol said: Constantine II now hospitalised with COVID, but in good condition as he is fully vaccinated. If he is in good condition, why is he in hospital? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted January 13, 2022 Just now, Windsor said: If he is in good condition, why is he in hospital? Private hospital monitoring ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 13, 2022 1 minute ago, The Old Crem said: Private hospital monitoring ? He's an ex-King. How can he afford the BUPA? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
