Jordan

Queen Rania visits Queen Rania Teacher Academy to congratulate them for new accreditation

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8th December 2021
Queen Rania of Jordan has visited her namesake teaching academy to congratulate them on a new honour. The Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) has received international academic accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for one of its training programmes. The Queen travelled to the QRTA in the King Hussein Business Park to express her joy at the news on 7…
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Japan

Coming of age ceremonies held for Japan's Princess Aiko

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6th December 2021
The traditional imperial coming of age ceremonies have been held for Japan’s Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. The ceremonies were held in Tokyo on 5 December to mark Princess Aiko turning 20-years-old, which is adulthood currently in Japan. Her Imperial Highness first worshipped at the Imperial Palace’s Three Palace Sanctuaries around 10 am…
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The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix diagnosed with COVID

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4th December 2021
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 83, is positive for COVID-19. She is said to have mild cold symptoms. The Royal House of the Netherlands announced via the Government Information Service (RVD) the news today saying that the former monarch is resting and isolating at…
Japan

What's ahead for Princess Aiko now that she's of age?

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1st December 2021
Japan’s Princess Aiko has now reached the age of majority in the country, so what does that mean for the Emperor’s only child? In Japan, people become legal adults at the age of 20 instead of 18 in many Western countries. Nothing will change for Aiko constitutionally as she is not in the line of succession (women are not allowed to inherit the throne in Japan). So, she will not be…
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Features

The Royal Central holiday gift guide

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29th November 2021
Cyber Monday is here, and if you are wondering what to give that royal loving family member or friend in your life, we have compiled a list of suggestions to help out. Our editorial staff has chosen some of their favourite royal-themed gifts and listed them…
King Charles III

Prince Charles arrives in Barbados for last time as prince of the realm

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29th November 2021
The Prince of Wales has arrived in Barbados for the final time as prince of the realm as the Caribbean country is set to become a republic. Prince Charles arrived in Barbados shortly before midnight local time on Sunday, 28 November, on the RAF Voyager. Upon arrival, he was greeted by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who invited him to Barbados for the ceremonies this week. According to…
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