December Babies: The Empress of Japan turns 61
Empress Masako of Japan, born Masako Owada, was born in Tokyo on this day in 1963. She married Crown Prince Naruhito in 1993 and has…
Asian Royals
King of Bhutan offers prayers at religious sites in Kathmandu
The King of Bhutan has offered prayers at the Swayambhu and Boudha Stupas in Kathmandu. The King is travelling back to Bhutan following his official…
King and Queen of Bhutan on official visit to India
The King and Queen of Bhutan are on a two-day official visit to India. Upon arrival, Their Majesties were received by the External Affairs Minister,…
December Babies: Princess Aiko
Princess Aiko was the long-awaited child of the then Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan. Born on 1 December 2001, her parents chose her…
Princess Yuriko laid to rest
The funeral for Japan’s Princess Yuriko has been held in Tokyo. The Princess was laid to rest at the Toshimagaoka Imperial Cemetery in Tokyo on…
The Prince killed at Hiroshima
Amidst the many deaths from the US bombing of Hiroshima in World War II was an Asian royal. The Prince who died in the Hiroshima…
The Brunei Flower Diamond Tiara
The Brunei Flower Diamond Tiara is one of the newer tiaras in royal circles but has already been worn at two royal weddings. Originally commissioned…
King Jigme Khesar visits Gyalsung Academies
King Jigme Khesar of Bhutan has visited the Gyalsung Academies in Gyalpozhing, Mongar and Pemathang, Samdrup Jongkhar. The King visited both academies on 16 November…
Prime Minister Ishiba releases statement on the passing of Princess Yuriko
Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan has released a statement on the passing of Princess Yuriko. It reads, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news…
Funeral details released for Princess Yuriko
Funeral details for Japan’s Princess Yuriko have been announced. The funeral will take place at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo on 26 November. Her…