Japan

British royals mark a path - and Japan reprises the tradition of garden parties after 4 years!

Japan’s royal life is slowly returning to normal, and the Imperial Family hosted its first garden party of the Reiwa era, the first such event in more than four years. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the Imperial Family arrived in the gardens at Akasaka Palace wearing traditional kimonos and face masks. The Emperor and Empress were greeted by the selection of guests…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen attends her first Garden Party of 2019

Her Majesty The Queen has attended her first garden party of 2019.  Her Majesty was accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as well as the Duke of York, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra. The National Anthem is played as The Queen and members of The Royal Family arrive at the Garden Party.
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British RoyalsQueen Elizabeth II

Queen and Duke of Edinburgh lead Garden Party guests in moment of silence for Manchester victims

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh led the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Eugenie and their 8,000 assembled guests in a moment of silence and respect for the victims of the Manchester bombing at the start of yesterday’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. The moment of silence was followed by the national anthem, and then the royal party moving down the steps to meet with the…
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