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…
Pope Benedict XVI died on New Year’s Eve
at the age of 95, with his funeral scheduled to take place on
Thursday, 5th January. It is likely mourners at the Vatican will be
by members of Royal Households in the Papal state for the solemn
occasion. The last time a Pope…
Japanese Imperial Family attends charity screening of poignant movie
30th December 2022
The Japanese Imperial Family attended the
charity screening of “Dr Koto Clinic,” a movie based on a real
story of medical care in remote regions. On Wednesday, 28
December, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter,
Princess Aiko, arrived at the movie…
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…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Belgium's 2022 gives the country hope for the future
28th December 2022
Belgium’s royal year was filled with joy,
grief, and historic firsts. 2022 was opened with the death of
Prince Lorenz’s mother, Princess Margherita of Savoy-Aosta,
Archduchess of Austria-Este, aged 91, on 10 January. Princess
Astrid’s mother-in-law was laid to…
The shadows of the past continue to dominate Spain's Royal Family in a year that looked to the future
27th December 2022
The Spanish Royal Family had a relatively
quiet year in 2022 but one event dominated. The much anticipated
but brief return of King Juan Carlos I to the country he reigned
over for close to four decades brought controversy and became the
hallmark of twelve months where the…
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…
Princess Leonor makes solo visit to Red Cross as she returns home for the holidays
17th December 2022
Princess Leonor didn’t waste any time
throwing herself back into her ever-growing agenda once she
returned home for the Christmas holidays. The heir to the Spanish
throne visited the headquarters of the Spanish Red Cross to learn
more about their volunteer…
King Felipe presided over the ceremony
for the Annual Awards of the Foundation for Terrorism Victims,
which took place in Madrid’s Mutua Madrileña Auditorium on the
evening of Wednesday, 14th December. Upon his arrival, the
King was welcomed by the Minister of…
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…
