King of Bhutan receives seven honorary doctorates
The King of Bhutan has been presented with honorary doctorates from seven universities in Thailand. A ceremony was held at Dungkar Dzong with delegations from…
Asian Royals
Taking a look at Queen Mother Tshering Yangdon as she celebrates her 65th birthday
Tshering Yangdon was born on 21 June 1959 as the daughter of Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji and Yum Thuiji Zam. Her names mean long life…
Emperor Naruhito comments on decreasing Imperial Family
Emperor Naruhito of Japan commented on the decreasing Imperial Family before his state visit to the United Kingdom. While talking to the media ahead of…
King of Bhutan visits solar initiative
The King of Bhutan visited the DSP Solar Initiative in Dechencholing. The DSP Solar Initiative was begun upon Royal Command to diversify Bhutan’s energy sources….
Empress Masako feeds silkworms
Empress Masako of Japan has fed silkworms as part of a traditional event. The tradition of sericulture has been passed down since the late 19th…
Princess Yuriko remains hospitalised as she celebrates 101st birthday
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa celebrated her 101st birthday yesterday, but she remains hospitalised. She was visited by her granddaughter, Princess Akiko, who revealed that she was…
Sweet mother-daughter photos shared to mark Queen Jetsun Pema’s birthday
Two sweet mother-daughter photos have been shared to mark the 34th birthday of Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan. The Royal Office for Media shared two…
Princess Kako visits site of first Olympic Games
Princess Kako of Japan has visited the first modern Olympic Games site while in Greece to mark 125 years of diplomatic relations with Japan. The…
Crown Princess Kiko visits tuberculosis sanatorium
Crown Princess Kiko of Japan has visited one of the largest tuberculosis sanatoriums in Japan. She recently marked the 30th anniversary of becoming the president…
Looking back at the coronation of King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida
Although King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died on 13 October 2016, his son and the next King did not have his coronation until 4 May…