King of Bhutan attends state funeral for India’s former PM
The King of Bhutan has attended the state funeral for India’s former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. Dr. Manmohan Singh died on 26 December at…
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December Babies: Princess Kako turns 30
As Princess Kako marks her 30th birthday, we take a look at the middle child of the Crown Prince Couple of Japan. Princess Kako of…
December Babies: Princess Akiko
Princess Akiko of Mikasa was born on 20 December 1981 in Tokyo to Prince Tomohito and Princess Nobuko. The elder daughter of the Prince and…
IN PHOTOS: Bhutanese Royal Family celebrates National Day
The Bhutanese Royal Family marked their country’s 117th National Day on 17 December at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. King Jigme Khesar addressed his people at…
Prince Hisahito accepted to University of Tsukuba
Prince Hisahito, the only son of the Crown Prince of Japan, has been accepted to the University of Tsukuba. He is currently a third-year student…
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…
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…