Japan

Emperor Naruhito opens a monumental year with a speech full of hope

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2nd January 2023
Japanese Emperor Naruhito has released a New Year message filled with hope for the future while also recognising the hardships that the world is enduring. In his traditional New Year address, the Emperor is seen sitting in a room of the Imperial Palace alongside the Empress and their daughter, Princess Aiko.  In front of them was a statuette of a rabbit, symbolising the entrance to this new…
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King Charles III

The Royal Mint reveals 2023 commemorative set with first King Charles III £2 coin

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30th December 2022
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins that bear the image of King Charles III. The set is commemorative for now, but starting on January 1st, all coins minted in the UK will have to bear the coinage of King Charles III.  The Royal Mint revealed the image that will appear on the new coins in September 2022 as part of the 2023 annual set, which will also include coins commemorating the…
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Asian RoyalsJapan

Important Japanese royal event to resume

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21st December 2022
The Japanese Imperial Household Agency has announced the return of a significant traditional celebration after being suspended for three years.  It was revealed that the Imperial Palace will reopen on the 23rd of February to allow the public to come together to celebrate the Emperor’s birthday.  The traditional ceremony will return to mark the Emperor’s birthday in 2023 after being…
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex attend glittering Royal Variety Performance

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2nd December 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar have attended Royal Variety for the first time. This is also the first time this event has been held since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the Royal Albert Hall, behind Prince Albert Gate of Kensington Park, in the evening of Thursday, 1st December. They were welcomed by residents of Brinsworth House…
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