What countries still have monarchies?
While not as popular as they used to be, monarchies still exist in many countries across the globe with varying power. The most well-known monarchies…
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Crown Prince of Japan interviewed by child reporters
Crown Prince Fumihito of Japan and his family have been interviewed by child reporters in Tokyo. The Crown Prince and his children, Princess Kako and…
The Hitachi Pearl Fringe Tiara
The Hitachi Pearl Fringe Tiara is a diamond and pearl tiara worn by Hanako, Princess Hitachi. The diamond fan form features a row of pearl toppers…
Emperor Akihito diagnosed with heart disorder
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan has been diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder. The Imperial Household Agency announced that the former monarch has supraventricular tachycardia,…
Taking a look at Hanako, Princess Hitachi as she celebrates her 85th birthday
The future Hanako, Princess Hitachi was born on 19 July 1940 as the fourth daughter of Count Yoshitaka Tsugaru and Hisako Mōri. Hanako was born…
Naruhito – first Emperor to visit Mongolia
Emperor Naruhito of Japan has become the first Emperor to visit Mongolia. The Emperor is currently on an eight-day trip to the East Asian country…
Japanese Imperial Family in mourning over family dog
Emperor Naruhito of Japan and the Imperial Family are in mourning after their beloved dog of 16 years passed away. The female mixed-breed dog, named…
Looking back at the wedding of Prince Fumihito of Japan and Kiko Kawashima
On 29 June 1990, Prince Fumihito of Japan, known as Prince Aya at the time, the younger brother of the current Emperor Naruhito, married commoner…
The Imperial Chrysanthemum Tiara
The Chrysanthemum is one of the most important symbols of the Japanese monarchy, and one of its most fabulous tiaras features this symbol as well….
King and Queen of Bhutan hold prayer ceremony for victims of plane crash
The King and Queen of Bhutan have held a special prayer ceremony for the victims of the Air India plane crash. The prayer ceremony was…