Princess Akiko becomes head of her family
Japan’s Princess Akiko of Mikasa has become the head of her family branch. Akiko, who is a paternal cousin of Emperor Naruhito, will now be…
Asian Royals
The Duke and Duchess of Edinbugh have busy second day in Japan
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh had a busy second day in Japan. The Duke of Edinburgh began the day in the Kasai Marine Park,…
The Duke and Duchess of Edinbugh meet Hello Kitty on first day of Japan visit
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are in Japan for a five-day visit. Their first engagement after arriving in Japan was to attend the…
Princess Ayako’s Tiara
Princess Ayako’s tiara was given to Princess Ayako of Takamado on the occasion of her 20th birthday in 2010. The designs consist of flowers and…
Prince Hisahito bestowed Order of the Chrysanthemum
Japan’s Prince Hisahito has been bestowed the Order of the Chrysanthemum by his uncle, Emperor Naruhito. The future Emperor of Japan is now a member…
Prince Hisahito celebrates coming of age
Japan’s Prince Hisahito celebrated his coming of age on 6 September in a series of ceremonies in Tokyo. Prince Hisahito, 19, should have marked his…
Princess Tsuguko’s Tiara
Princess Tsuguko’s Tiara is worn by Princess Tsuguko of Takamado. She was gifted the tiara for her 20th birthday, the age of majority in Japan….
Royals who are pilots
While royals jet around the world for work and leisure, some can pilot their own plane toward their destination. Members of royal families have been…
Update on the health of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
The Royal Household Bureau has issued a new update on the health of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand. The Princess…
The Pearl Sunburst Tiara
The Pearl Sunburst Tiara belonging to the Japanese Imperial family seems to have been made in the 20th century. The first person to be seen…