Japan

Princess Kako of Akishino arrives in UK to study at Leeds University

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13th September 2017
Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino has arrived in the United Kingdom to study for a year at Leeds University. The 22-year-old granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will be studying performing arts and psychology which will go toward her degree at her university in Japan, the Imperial Household Agency has said. She will stay in a student dormitory. Classes begin for…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince George begins first day of school

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7th September 2017
Prince George has started his first day of school this morning at Thomas’s Battersea dressed in his school uniform of a navy v-neck jumper, matching shorts, and socks with his black shoes. In the winter months, he will wear long red socks with his uniform and a red turtleneck. His father, the Duke of Cambridge, accompanied his nervous looking son as he arrived. His mother, the Duchess of…
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Luxembourg

Prince Sébastien joins Luxembourg Army

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5th September 2017
His Royal Highness Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg has joined the Luxembourg Army, the Grand Ducal Court announced on Monday. HRH Prince Sébastian taking his oath. © Cour grand-ducale / Olivier Minaire / Tous droits réservés He took the oath administered by Secretary…
Sweden

Name of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s son revealed

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4th September 2017
Proud grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf announced that the second child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia would be named Gabriel Carl Walther and hold the Duchy of Darlana. His full title is His Royal Highness Prince Gabriel Carl Walther of Sweden, Duke of Darlana.He announced this at a cabinet meeting this morning alongside Crown Princess Victoria. The Prince’s names come from…
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Sweden

First photo of Sweden's newest prince released

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2nd September 2017
The Swedish Royal Court released the first photo of their newest member yesterday on their official website and social media accounts. The image shows the little royal in his car seat with his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia outside their home of Villa Solbacken. Big brother, one-year-old Prince Alexander is not featured. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are back home at Villa…
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