Japan

Crown Prince of Japan thinks Imperial Household should communicate better with public

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4th December 2022
The Japanese Crown Prince has made strong statements regarding the Imperial Household and their communication with the public.  Crown Prince Fumihito made comments this past week at a press conference to mark his 57th birthday that the Imperial Household must become more open and transparent with the public. He explained that it is critical that the Imperial Family is able to share “accurate…
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British RoyalsInterestsPalaces & Buildings

Windsor Castle halls are decked for Christmas

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25th November 2022
The holiday season is slowly starting for the Royal Family. The Christmas decorations are now up at Windsor Castle for visitors to enjoy over the next six weeks.  The staff at Windsor have been busy over the last week getting the castle ready for Christmas. The castle is open for visitors who will be able to see several historic rooms including the Crimson Drawing Room, St. George’s Hall…
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British Royals

Which tiaras will we see at the state banquet as the UK hosts a state visit for the first time under Charles III?

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22nd November 2022
King Charles III will be hosting his first state visit as monarch when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the United Kingdom from Tuesday, 22 November, to Thursday, 24 November. The visit includes a state banquet on Tuesday evening, where many attendees will be wearing some impressive tiaras, one of the few formal occasions left where the British Royal Family wears their bigger…
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Norway

The monarch's role in Norway

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8th November 2022
Each monarchy holds a different position within its country; not all monarchs have the same responsibilities, duties, and roles. King Harald V of Norway ascended the throne upon his father’s death in 1991. As King of Norway, Harald fulfills several different functions, along with his wife, Queen Sonja, and his son, Crown Prince Haakon.  As a constitutional monarch, King Harald has many…
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