Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Bodindradebayavarangkun has finally been crowned – over two years
after ascending the throne upon the death of his father, King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (or Rama IX). The coronation was aired live on
all Thai channels in both English and Thai. The 66-year-old
monarch, who is also called King Rama X, took part in the Royal
Purification this morning at…
In a new Japanese study by Kyodo News,
there is high support for Japan’s new ruler, Emperor Naruhito, as
well as for females sitting on the throne. In a survey taken by
Kyodo News, over 82 per cent of respondents feel affection for and
support Emperor Naruhito.
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
celebrated her fourth birthday yesterday, and her father, the Duke
of Cambridge, revealed at an Investiture at Buckingham Palace that
his little princess was going to have a “rowdy” birthday party
later that day at Kensington…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has sent a
congratulatory message to Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito after his
ascension to the throne on 1 May after the abdication of his
85-year-old father, Emperor Akihito abdicated on 30 April. The
Queen of Denmark said: His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, On the
occasion of Your Majesty’s accession to the throne of Japan, please
accept my sincere congratulations…
Yesterday, Sweden celebrated King Carl
XVI Gustaf’s 73rd birthday at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Swedes
gathered in the Inner Courtyard to celebrate their King and heard
the Navy Band perform music for the audience. The King, Queen
Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria…
Emperor Naruhito of Japan has taken part
in the inheritance ceremony, Kenji to Shokei no Gi this
morning in Japan. This was his first official event as the 126th
Emperor of Japan, and it was aired live on Japanese television. The
five-minute ceremony in the State Room of…
Emperor Naruhito has delivered his first
speech as Emperor of Japan in the second ceremony “Sokuigo Choken
no Gi” this morning in the State Room of the Imperial Palace in
Tokyo. This ceremony, which began at 11.10 am, saw Naruhito meet
representatives of the people for the first time in his new role.
There were 266 people in attendance including representatives from
both chambers of…
With a state funeral set for 4 May at
Luxembourg’s Notre-Dame Cathedral, European royals are expected to
attend the Roman Catholic service. From Belgium, King Philippe,
Queen Mathilde, King Albert, and Queen Paola are due to attend.
This is a natural choice as Albert…
Emperor Akihito, 85, has officially
abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne in a live ceremony “Taiirei
Seiden no Gi” aired on Japanese television. The quick 10-minute
ceremony took place at 5.00 pm local time in the State Room of the
Imperial Palace where around 300…
Queen Letizia of Spain has travelled to
the Republic of Mozambique in Africa for a three-day cooperation
trip. The Queen arrived at Maputo International Airport in the late
afternoon on 28 April and will conclude her visit today. She has
been accompanied by Secretary of State for International
Cooperation and Latin America and the Caribbean, Juan Pablo de
Laiglesia and the Director of Cooperation…
