Taking a look at the wedding of Crown Prince Akihito & Michiko Shōda
On 10 April 1959, Michiko Shōda married the future Emperor Akihito of Japan. They had met on a tennis court in 1957, and the engagement…
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Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa expecting first child
Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan are expecting their first child together. According to the announcement from the Royal Hashemite Court, the…
Princess Benedikte names Happy the rowing boat
Princess Benedikte of Denmark was on hand to name a new rowing boat. She visited the Danish Student Rowing Club in Copenhagen for the occasion….
Crown Prince Akishino and Prince Hisahito explore Tamagawa University’s agricultural facilities
Crown Prince Akishino and his son, Prince Hisahito, have explored Tamagawa University’s agricultural facilities. Prince Hisahito showed a special interest in the bees and a…
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit earthquake-affected area
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will visit the towns of Anamizu and Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture to meet victims of the Noto Peninsula…
Princess Aiko to attend her first spring garden party
Princess Aiko of Japan will attend her first spring garden party on 23 April. The garden parties are held every spring and autumn at the…
Princess Kako attends National High School Girls Baseball Tournament Final
Princess Kako of Japan attended the 25th National High School Girls Baseball Tournament Final. The event took place in Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo Ward, and…
IN PHOTOS: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh mark UK-French historic ties
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh represented King Charles III during an event to mark UK-French historic ties. The Duke and Duchess were accompanied by…
Princess Yōko meets GP Japan winner Max Verstappen
Princess Yōko of Japan has met Max Verstappen, who won last weekend’s F1 Grand Prix of Japan. The pair met at the Suzuka International Racing…
A new lady-in-waiting for Princess Benedikte
Princess Benedikte of Denmark has appointed a new lady-in-waiting. From 1 April 2024, Mette Louise Ahlefeldt-Laurvig has taken up her new position with Princess Benedikte….