Japan’s Princess Aiko to make first solo visit abroad
Japan’s Princess Aiko is set to undertake her first solo official visit abroad. The daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Laos in…
Asian Royals
The Akishino Tiara
The Akishino Tiara is worn by the current Crown Princess of Japan, Princess Kiko. The origins of the tiara are unclear, but it made its…
Emperor Akihito released from hospital following diagnosis
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan has been released from the hospital after receiving a diagnosis. He returned to his home at Sento Imperial Palace after…
Princess Aiko delivers first official address
Aiko, Princess Toshi, has delivered her first address during an official royal duty. The Princess spoke during the opening ceremony of an international medical conference…
Emperor Akihito to undergo heart examination
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan is to be admitted to the hospital to undergo a heart examination. The Imperial Household Agency announced today that the…
Thai King and Queen pilot own plane to and from state visit
King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand piloted their own plane to and from their state visit to Bhutan. There was a pilot from Bhutan’s…
Taking a look at Prince Dipangkorn as he celebrates his majority
Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti of Thailand was born on 29 April 2005 as the fifth but only recognised son of the future King Vajiralongkorn and his…
King and Queen of Bhutan receive Thai counterparts
The King and Queen of Bhutan have received their Thai counterparts for a state visit. As a special gesture, they met King Maha Vajiralongkorn and…
Crown Prince Akishino to attend memorial mass for Pope Francis
Crown Prince Akishino of Japan will attend a memorial mass for Pope Francis. The Imperial Household Agency announced that the Crown Prince will attend the…
Taking a look at Princess Tomohito of Mikasa as she celebrates her 70th birthday
Princess Tomohito of Mikasa was born Nobuko Asō on 9 April 1955 as the daughter of Takakichi Asō and Kazuko Yoshida. She was their third…