Japan

Tokyo palace grounds open for first time in three years

The grounds of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo are open for the first time in three years. People are now able to view the autumn foliage at the Japanese palace after a section of the grounds was reopened to the public. The first people entered on Saturday, 26 November, around 9 am. They strolled along the 600-metre walkway where 70 maple trees of eight different varieties line the road.
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NorwaySweden

Norwegian and Swedish heirs unite in Kenya

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden undertook a joint visit to Kenya as part of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The royals undertook various field visits to see the UNDP’s work in the area. The visit began on 21…
Bhutan

The monarch's role in Bhutan

The King of Bhutan, or Druk Gyalpo, is the head of state in the tiny kingdom in Asia. The reigning monarch is King Jigme Khesar, who is the country’s fifth king. The Druk Gyalpo holds several roles in Bhutan, including head of state, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and protector of all religions. Like his counterparts, the monarch in Bhutan is responsible for promoting the…
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Monaco

Princess Charlene attends first National Day since illness

Princess Charlene has attended her first National Day in Monaco since her lengthy illness that kept her out of the country and away from her family for many months. The Princess of Monaco attended the Te Deum Mass at Monaco Cathedral before returning to the Princely Palace for the parade in the Palace Square; this is the first “normal” National Day since the global health crisis…
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JordanSweden

Queen Rania and Queen Silvia join forces during Swedish state visit to Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan and Queen Silvia of Sweden have joined forces during the latter’s state visit to Jordan. Queen Rania met Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf at a meeting with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) and Swedish furniture conglomerate IKEA at the Queen Rania Family and Child Center in Amman. The purpose was to discuss the ongoing production of Jordanian goods that are…
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