Japan’s Princess Mako has gone to the graves of her great-grandparents to report her marriage plans.
Princess Mako of Akishino travelled to Musashi Imperial Mausolea Grounds to visit the mausoleums of her paternal great-grandparents, Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako, on Tuesday, 12 October on the outskirts of Tokyo.
Some people had gathered to see the royal visit the tombs, and she…
Anniversary photos released for King and Queen of Bhutan's 10th wedding anniversary
14th October 2021
To mark their tenth wedding anniversary, King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan released two surprise photos to celebrate.
The two images were taken at Lingkana Palace, the King and Queen’s residence in Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu.
Photo: Royal…
The King met Jetsun Pema, who comes from the country’s elite, when she was around seven-years-old, and he was 17. Years later, they fell in love and became engaged.
He announced his upcoming marriage during the opening of Parliament in 2011. His Majesty then…
No progress made in financial dispute concerning Princess Mako's fiancé
12th October 2021
The financial dispute between Kei Komuro, Princess Mako of Akishino’s fiancé, and his mother’s former fiancé has seen no progress.
The dispute concerns money that was also used for Kei Komuro’s tuition, and it is unclear if the money was meant to be a gift or a loan. The former fiancé of Kei Komuro’s mother Kayo has now released a statement saying that no progress…
Princess Mako requested not to receive her lump-sum payment as early as 2014
5th October 2021
Princess Mako requested not to receive the lump-sum payment upon her departure from the imperial family as early as 2014.
Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan and a niece of the reigning Emperor Naruhito, is set to marry her…
Princess Mako was subjected to "prolonged and repetitive instances of what she felt as slander against her"
4th October 2021
Japan’s Princess Mako was subjected to long periods of slander that led to her post-traumatic stress disorder.
According to psychiatrist Tsuyoshi Akiyama of NTT Medical Center Tokyo, who diagnosed the Princess, Mako was “subject to prolonged and repetitive…
Japan’s Princess Mako of Akishino has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the Imperial Household announced her wedding date this month to her fiancé, Kei Komuro.
The Princess has been unwell since 2018 and has been diagnosed with a complex form of PTSD caused by psychological abuse of her and Komuro and their families.
The psychiatrist who diagnosed Mako…
The Royal Office for Media for the King and Queen of Bhutan has released a new family photo.
The new photo features King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel (5) and Prince Ugyen Wangchuck (18 months). The image was taken in…
Japanese government to accept Princess Mako's request on marriage money
26th September 2021
The Japanese government is set to accept Princess Mako of Akishino’s desire to decline the lump sum of money she is entitled to upon her marriage to a commoner and renouncing her titles and place in the Imperial Family.
Princess Mako, who will turn 30 next month…
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are set to move palaces on Monday with their daughter, Princess Aiko.
The Imperial Household has announced the family will begin moving into their new residence at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo at the beginning of the week. The family currently resides at Akasaka Imperial Residence in the Minato Ward of the capital but will now reside at the former Fukiage…
