Jordan

New royal baby in Jordanian Royal Family

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24th October 2019
The Jordanian Royal Family has just gotten a little bigger. King Abdullah and Queen Rania have become an uncle and an aunt once again as the King’s younger half-brother, Prince Hashim’s wife, Princess Fahdah gave birth to their fifth child. The Royal Hashemite Court made the announcement on Tuesday.Prince Hashim and Princess Fahdah welcomed a baby boy, their second son, who they…
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Belgium

New images released ahead of Princess Elisabeth's 18th birthday

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23rd October 2019
The Belgian Royal Palace released new images today of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium ahead of her 18th birthday on 25 October.They were taken this past summer at the Castle of Laeken by Michel Gronemberger.© Royal Palace, Brussels/Koninklijk Paleis, Brussel/Palais Royal, Bruxelles/Königlicher Palast, BrüsselPhotographer: Michel GronembergerThere are five photos in total…
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British Royals

Full trailer released for next season of The Crown

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22nd October 2019
Netflix has released the full season trailer of The Crown starring Olivia Coleman set to the tune of a remake of “The Times They Are A-Changin” by Bob Dylan. It will be released on the online streaming service on 17 November.Oscar-winning Coleman has taken over for Claire Foy who starred as The Queen in the first two seasons. Helena Bonham Carter has taken over the role of…
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Japan

Empress Masako praised by Harvard expert

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22nd October 2019
Empress Masako of Japan has been praised by an expert and emeritus professor of her alma mater, Harvard University in Boston.Ezra Vogel, who is a personal friend of Masako’s family and an expert on Japan and China in the US, said the Empress will be vital for Japan…
Japan

Ritual enthronement ceremonies begin in rainy Tokyo

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22nd October 2019
Even though it is a very rainy day in Tokyo, Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement activities continue despite the weather.This morning, the Emperor and his wife, Empress Masako visited one of the three imperial sanctuaries where Naruhito reported his enthronement to his ancestors. Both were dressed in ancient-style kimonos. The Empress also had her hair styled in an ancient…
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