Japan

People from almost 200 countries to be invited to Japan for enthronement events

People from 195 different countries will be invited to Japan for the enthronement ceremonies taking place in the autumn. The Japanese government revealed their plans on Tuesday, 19 May saying that the autumn enthronement ceremonies, including banquets, for Crown Prince Naruhito as Emperor of Japan will feature citizens from up to 195 nations. A senior government representative remarked, “The…
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The Sussexes

Editors' name guesses for Baby Sussex

We have since updated this with the addition of our new Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck.  Another royal baby means another flurry of bets on the name of the child. Royal Central’s editors have given their personal predictions below for the name of the Duke and Duchess of…
Luxembourg

Princess Tessy shows support for the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi

Tessy Antony, Princess of Luxembourg, has shown her support for the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The games will last from 14 to 21 March. The Princess was invited by Luxembourg’s Special Olympics Team. At the opening ceremony. Photo: Tessy Antony, Princess of Luxembourg Princess Tessy and Prince Paul-Louis of Luxembourg at the opening ceremony. Photo: Tessy…
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Japan

Japan's Prince Hisahito graduates from elementary school

The 12-year-old only grandson of Emperor Akihito of Japan, Prince Hisahito, has graduated from elementary school. Prince Hisahito graduated from Tokyo’s Ochanomizu University affiliated elementary school, Ochanomizu University Elementary School, on Friday, 15 March. The Prince and his parents posed for the press outside his school on Friday with his diploma. His Imperial Highness was…
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Bhutan

King of Bhutan receives Special Award of Recognition from UNDP

King Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan has received the Special Award of Recognition from the United Nations Development Programme. The King, 39, was presented the award on Wednesday, 13 March by Mr Achim Steiner, the Administrator of UNDP and United Nations Under-Secretary-General. His Majesty was presented with this special award due to “his leadership in advancing human development and…
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