Japan

Former Emperor and Empress of Japan among Imperial Family members to be vaccinated

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3rd June 2021
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko received Covid-19 vaccinations earlier this week. Aged 87 and 86 respectfully, they are two of six imperial family members who received the vaccine. Princess Nobuko, Princess Hisako and Prince Hitachi and his wife, Princess Hanako, also got their jabs. Seven Imperial Family members are eligible, but 97-year-old Princess Yuriko has yet to be…
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Bhutan

Grandchildren of monarchs: King Jigme Singye Wangchuck

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6th May 2021
With four wives and ten children, the King Father of Bhutan has several grandchildren – including the two sons of Bhutan’s current monarch, King Jigme Khesar Wangchuck. Let’s take a look at the King Father’s 14 grandchildren. The King Father’s most two well-known grandchildren are the sons of his successor and eldest son. Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Photo…
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Japan

Princess Mako of Japan's wedding still uncertain

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12th April 2021
The wedding between Japan’s Princess Mako of Akishino and Kei Komuro is still uncertain and a date for the pair to wed is not yet known. Komuro recently tried to explain the financial issue that has surrounded his family and caused the postponement of his wedding in an…
Bhutan

King of Bhutan visits vaccination clinic

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28th March 2021
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan visited a vaccination clinic in Mongar on Friday, 26 March. He is currently on a tour of Bhutan’s eastern section alongside Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel and Prince Ugyen Wangchuck. This marks the first visit to the east for Prince Ugyen Wangchuck, who just turned one this month. The King was present for the first vaccination…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join President Biden in a special celebration of St. Patrick's Day

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17th March 2021
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have taken part in a special video celebration for St. Patrick’s Day alongside world leaders including US President, Joe Biden. Japan’s Princess Takamado also contributed to the messages which were shared online by the Irish Foreign Ministry as St. Patrick’s Day got under way. Following President Biden at the start of the video, William and…
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