Emperor Naruhito expresses hope for peaceful year in New Year’s poetry
Emperor Naruhito of Japan has expressed his hope for a peaceful year in a New Year’s poem read at the annual New Year’s poetry gathering….
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Future monarchs of Asia
Asia has six monarchies, two of which are elective. The Royal News Organisation takes a look at the future monarchs of Asia. Bhutan The youngest…
A first for Japan’s Prince Hisahito
New Year’s Day marked a royal first for Japan’s Prince Hisahito, who will one day be the Emperor of Japan. The second in line to…
When to watch royal Christmas speeches
When can you watch the Christmas and New Year speeches of the monarchs of the world? We have the details below: Christmas Eve: Belgium: King…
Princess Sayako’s Tiara
Princess Sayako’s Tiara was worn by Sayako, Princess Nori, the youngest child and only daughter of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko. It was…
Popularity of Princess leads to calls for change
The popularity of Japan’s Princess Aiko has led to renewed calls for change in the line of succession. Princess Aiko recently returned from a successful…
Princess Aiko concluded first official visit
Japan’s Princess Aiko concluded her first official solo visit to Laos. The daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako travelled to Laos for six days…
Princess Kako tests positive for COVID-19 – cancels engagements
Princess Kako of Japan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is forced to cancel her engagements. The Imperial Household Agency made the announcement today. Among…
King Abdullah meets Emperor Naruhito
King Abdullah II of Jordan has met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. He was joined by Prince Ghazi bin…
Princess Mako’s Tiara
Princess Mako’s Tiara was worn by Princess Mako of Akishino. She received the tiara for her 20th birthday in 2011 – the age of majority…