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The monarch's role in Japan

Historically, Japan is one of the oldest empires in the world that is still in existence today. However, the role of the Emperor has tended to fluctuate a lot within the millennia of history since the creation of the first shogunate.  In some periods, the Emperor only had a symbolic role, while in others, all power to rule over the country was in his hands. And I can use the masculine pronoun…
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Belgium

The monarch's role in Belgium

Like many modern-day monarchic countries, the role of the sovereign in Belgium is largely ceremonial today. The King does not have political powers in that he doesn’t get to decide which laws get discussed in Parliament nor which issues are put at the forefront of the country’s political agenda. However, this does not mean that his activity is completely detached from the…
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Princess Anne and Family

The Princess Royal presents award in memory of her late father to pioneering safety system creator

Princess Anne has presented the Prince Philip Medal from the Royal Academy of Engineering to Dr Asad Madni. Her Royal Highness was asked to perform this task for two reasons: besides being the only daughter of the late Duke of Edinburgh, she is also a Royal Fellow of the Academy, following in the footsteps of her father, who held the position of Senior Fellow. And so, on Tuesday…
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Princess Anne and Family

"I'm a Celebrity" confirms Mike Tindall in jungle line up - but what impact will it have on the royals?

It had long been rumoured that a contestant with royal connections would be heading into the famous jungle and now ITV has confirmed the full line up for the upcoming 22nd season of ”I’m A Celebrity…” And the line up does include Princess Anne’s son in law, Mike Tindall, who is married to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s granddaughter Zara.  Mike and Zara…
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