Japan

Retiring Emperor to be given new residence

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7th July 2017
Those following Japanese politics would be familiar with the impending abdication of the current ruling Emperor, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito. At first only being suggested through an indirect comment in a TV address earlier last year, the gears of Japanese government have turned such that it seems His Imperial Majesty will indeed get his wish for a retirement, with his son Crown Prince…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry has advice for phone addicts

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6th July 2017
If you are one of those who spend a large chunk of their day on the grid switching over from one social feed to another without taking their eyes off their phone, then Prince Harry has a warning for you. Speaking at a panel event entitled “Encouraging Happy Young Minds”…
Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen marks Canada Day with a Canada-themed portrait

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1st July 2017
It is Canada’s 150th birthday, and the Queen of Canada is celebrating the special occasion with a new Canada-themed portrait. Sitting on an ornate gold-coloured chair and wearing a pale gold dress, Her Majesty sported a platinum Canadian maple-leaf brooch on her left shoulder, a piece of jewellery she inherited from her mother Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The portrait was taken by…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen releases unprecedented message on her official birthday

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17th June 2017
The Queen has sent a poignant message to mark her Official Birthday, paying tribute to those who have been affected by a series of tragic events in Manchester and London. This is the first time Her Majesty has released a statement on her Official Birthday, which shows the significance of the past few weeks and the impact they had on her personally.”Today is traditionally a day of…
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Prince Philip

The Duke of Edinburgh – a biography of his life

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10th June 2017
Prince Philip has served as The Queen’s long-standing companion for nearly 70 years. The partnership with The Queen is said to be one of the great achievements of The Queen’s reign and is certainly one of true love and commitment. Prince Philip has a long list of achievements ranging from militarily to diplomatic.BirthPrince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on the Greek island of…
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