King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends most of his time in Germany already – having a $12m mansion at Lake Starnberg, but he too faces the challenges of the coronavirus. However, being a King comes with some perks.
Despite all hotels having to close due to the crisis, the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl has applied for and received a special permit to remain open so that the Thai King could rent out all…
Japan’s Princess Aiko has graduated from high school as the famous Japanese Cherry Blossoms bloomed. The only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended her graduation ceremony at Tokyo’s Gakushuin Girls’ Senior High School over the…
King of Bhutan announces borders will close in televised address to nation over COVID-19
22nd March 2020
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar, addressed his nation today regarding the COVID-19 outbreak saying that from Monday, Bhutan’s borders would be closed.
“Starting tomorrow, our land borders will be sealed.
“We are compelled to take this drastic…
The Emperor and Empress of Japan won’t now make a State Visit to the United Kingdom this Spring. Confirmation that the visit was off came from Buckingham Palace which said the event would be rescheduled for a later date.
Emperor Naruhito was due to make his first State Visit since he ascended the Chrysanthemem Throne last year. However, given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it has now…
The King of Bhutan took to Instagram to announce the birth of a second son. The prince was born earlier today – 19 March 2020 – corresponding with the 25th day of the 1st month of the Male Iron Rat year, in the Lingkana Palace in Thimphu.
The full Instagram…
Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 86, and Empress Emerita Michiko, 85, are set to move out of the Imperial Palace on Thursday, 19 March, the Imperial Household has announced.
The couple have lived in the home for 26 years and will move to the Hayama Imperial Villa in Kanagawa…
Lost in the news in Asia about the coronavirus was the announcement that Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, will attend Gakushuin University in Tokyo beginning in the spring.
The 18-year-old Princess is due to study in the at the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, just like her father before her.
Aiko has been attending Gakushuin schools since…
Japan’s Hisako, Princess Takamado has undergone surgery for acute appendicitis at a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.
The 90-minute laparoscopic surgery took place on Thursday at the University of Tokyo Hospital after developing abdominal pain on…
The Royal Office in Bhutan has released a new family photo of the King and Queen of Bhutan with their son, the Dragon Prince.
The image was taken in February 2020 in the Throne Room of the Tashichhodzong in Thimphu.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck married Queen…
Celebrating first birthday as Emperor of Japan, Naruhito vows to stand by the people of Japan
23rd February 2020
As he turns 60 and celebrates his first birthday as Emperor of Japan, Naruhito has vowed to stand by the Japanese people in his first birthday address. The remarks were given during a press conference on Friday.
Emperor Naruhito said that he would stand with Japan as they respond to environmental and social challenges facing the country, “In this rapidly changing society, I am…
