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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has maintained his regular morning fitness routine at the Royal Johor Polo Club in Istana Pasir Pelangi, riding with a steady and composed demeanour.
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully received a lung transplant after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable condition causing lung tissue scarring and breathing difficulties.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after conviction on two rape charges. The case has drawn international scrutiny due to his royal family connections.