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.Â
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…
The Principality of Monaco is getting ready to celebrate the first National Day without restrictions or absences in years.
In 2020, heath safety restrictions meant that the public had to be limited and stay socially distant, with face masks on at all times. In 2021…
Queen SofÃa of Spain had a close encounter of the ancient kind when she presided over the meeting of the board of the Atapuerca Foundation in her role as Honorary President.Â
Her Majesty arrived at the Foundation’s quarters in Ibeas, near Burgos, and was welcomed by…
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…
Queen Letizia returns to her pre-royal duties as she and King Felipe attend Macael Awards
12th November 2022
King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the Macael Awards, organised by the Autonomic Province of Andalusia, to reward marble entrepreneurs and artists.Â
Their Majesties arrived at the Macael Multifunctional Building in AlmerÃa, accompanied by many state and local…
Buckingham Palace was the scene of the meeting of two Kings when, on Thursday, 10 November, King Charles III met King Abdullah II of Jordan.Â
The Hashemite sovereign was in the UK’s capital for a working visit that earlier in the day saw him also meet His Holiness Pope…
The Princess Royal presents award in memory of her late father to pioneering safety system creator
10th November 2022
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…
Emperor Naruhito undergoes MRI for prostate cancer scare
8th November 2022
Emperor Naruhito has undergone an MRI test following a blood draw result that sparked some concerns for his health.Â
Shortly before 9:30 am Tokyo time on Monday, 7 November, the Emperor entered the University of Tokyo Hospital to undergo the scheduled check. He came out…
Wedding bells ring in Luxembourg for Grand Duke Henri's only daughter
8th November 2022
The Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg has announced the engagement of Princess Alexandra to Mr Nicolas Bagory.
The Grand Ducal Court said: “Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter…
"I'm a Celebrity" confirms Mike Tindall in jungle line up - but what impact will it have on the royals?
3rd November 2022
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.Â
Mike and Zara…
