Japan’s Princess Mako has married her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, this morning.
Mako and Kei Komuro, both 30, submitted their marriage registration this morning. The Princess – in a light blue dress – left her family’s residence, Akasaka Imperial Residence, for the last time as a royal at 10 am local time. Her younger sister, Princess Kako, was seen giving her a hug…
A new photo of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has been released to mark her 20th birthday.
The new image of the Duchess of Brabant was taken by Bas Bogaerts – the same photographer who took the photographs released on the day she began her university…
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway have opened a new art museum in Oslo dedicated to a famous Norwegian artist, Edvard Munch.
The King and Queen were joined by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit for the opening of the MUNCH Museum. The opening ceremony…
Drottningholm Palace in Sweden is said to be haunted by friendly ghosts. Queen Silvia revealed a few years ago that the Swedish Royal Family’s residence was haunted by spirits.
The Queen was talking in a documentary on Swedish public television “Drottningholm Palace: A Royal Home” and said that she and her husband live alongside “small friends ……
Japan's Princess Mako celebrates 30th birthday - her last as a royal
23rd October 2021
Japan’s Princess Mako celebrates her 30th birthday today – her last birthday as a member of the Imperial Family. In a few days’ time, the Princess will renounce her titles and place in the Imperial Family as she marries her commoner boyfriend.
She was…
Leonor returns from Wales for annual Princess of Asturias Awards
22nd October 2021
The Princess of Asturias has returned from her school in Wales to attend the annual Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo.
The heir to the Spanish throne is currently attending the UWC Atlantic College to obtain her International Baccalaureate, but her autumn break fell…
Queen Rania of Jordan has launched the 24th edition of the Jordan River Designs Handicrafts Exhibition in Abdoun.
The Queen launched the exhibit that puts a spotlight on handcrafted items made by women from local communities.
Her Majesty received a tour of the exhibition alongside the Jordan River Foundation Director General Enaam Barrishi, where she saw “wonderful products”…
Japan’s Princess Mako has gone to the graves of her great-grandparents to report her marriage plans.
Princess Mako of Akishino travelled to Musashi Imperial Mausolea Grounds to visit the mausoleums of her paternal great-grandparents, Emperor Hirohito and Empress…
Countess of Wessex throws support behind #LoveYourEyes campaign
14th October 2021
The Countess of Wessex has thrown her support behind the #LoveYourEyes campaign launching today on World Sight Day (14 October).
In an effort to show her support, the Countess visited Perseid School in London to encourage everyone to get their eyes tested. The school…
Anniversary photos released for King and Queen of Bhutan's 10th wedding anniversary
14th October 2021
To mark their tenth wedding anniversary, King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan released two surprise photos to celebrate.
The two images were taken at Lingkana Palace, the King and Queen’s residence in Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu.
Photo: Royal Office for Media
It was initially thought that the royals were not going to release any new images to celebrate the day…
