After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, a new monarch took the title of the world’s longest-reigning ruler.
So, who is the current longest-reigning monarch in the world?
That honour goes to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, who has reigned for 55 and a half years. He will mark his 56th year on the throne on 5 October.
Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz’zaddin Wad’daulah was…
Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan is expecting her third child with King Jigme Khesar.
Her pregnancy was confirmed in a short announcement.
There had been rumours of a pregnancy during her trip to Jordan for Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s wedding on 1 June.
We are taking a look back at the wedding of the Emperor and Empress of Japan:
Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan’s engagement to diplomat Masako Owada was announced on 19 January 1993. The pair had become engaged on Masako’s 29 birthday, 9 December 1992; Masako…
The world’s oldest living royal is relatively unknown to most: Princess Yuriko of Japan.
She wasn’t born royal but rather to an aristocratic father who was part of the Takagi clan. However, she did have royal relations as her mother was a second cousin of Emperor Showa (her great-aunt was the great-great-grandmother of the Emperor). Her ancestor, Lady Yanagiwara Naruko, was Emperor…
Bhutan’s Royal House has released two new images of Queen Jetsun Pema for her 33rd birthday.
Both photos were taken outside Lingkana Palace in Thimphu.
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The Queen was most recently seen at the wedding of…
An exhibition in a shopping mall provides rare glimpse into daily life of Japan's Emperor
24th May 2023
A new exhibition about the Japanese Imperial Family has opened in a shopping mall in the capital.
It features clothes and other objects used by various members of the Imperial Family, both on a regular basis and for special occasions.
The main piece on show is…
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has begun his scheduled official visit to Malaysia, which should last until 24 May.
On Sunday, 21 May, the Crown Prince departed the United Arab Emirates and landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Bunga Rama Complex, where he was welcomed by the Crown Prince of Pahang, Prince Hassanal Ibrahim, and the…
Thailand’s elections were held over the weekend – the result of which gave the world a much different image than what many were predicting.
First and foremost, voter turnout at the polling stations was at a record high, with many young people and first time…
A relatively unknown monarch is marking his 70th birthday today.
If you were unaware that Cambodia had a monarchy, you are not alone. Reports on the Cambodian monarchy and its King are slim as the drama surrounding Cambodia’s royal neighbours in Japan and Thailand…
British royals mark a path - and Japan reprises the tradition of garden parties after 4 years!
13th May 2023
Japan’s royal life is slowly returning to normal, and the Imperial Family hosted its first garden party of the Reiwa era, the first such event in more than four years.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the Imperial Family arrived in the gardens at Akasaka Palace wearing traditional kimonos and face masks.
The Emperor and Empress were greeted by the selection of guests…
