This morning, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg released a heartfelt letter about his late father, Grand Duke Jean.
The letter was released by the Grand Ducal Court in both Luxembourgish and French. The translation of his letter, done by Luxarazzi, is below:
Dear fellow citizens,
Today on the day of the funeral of our beloved father, I would like to tell you how much he meant to us, his children…
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…
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 Palace.
The Duke told Julia Donaldson about the plans after presenting her with her CBE saying that Charlotte was going to have a…
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…
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 the Imperial Palace (the same room his father abdicated in yesterday) began at 10.30 am local time and marked the inheritance…
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…
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 guests were in attendance including Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe and his cabinet. Members of the Imperial Family in…
