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King of Sweden sends condolences to King of Thailand

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent his condolences to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn after the mass shooting over the weekend in a city northeast of the capital of Bangkok. Sweden’s monarch said, “The Queen and I wish to convey our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of lives following the brutal mass shooting in Korat. We offer our heartfelt sympathies to the…
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Bhutan

Crown Prince of Bhutan celebrates his 4th birthday

Yesterday, the Crown Prince of Bhutan, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (also called the Druk Gyalsey or Dragon Prince), celebrated his 4th birthday. To coincide with his birthday, his father, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the consecration ceremony of the Druk…
Japan

Yuriko, Princess Mikasa to undergo cataract surgery

Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, an aunt of Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan and great-aunt of the current Emperor Naruhito, will undergo cataract surgery on her right eye today at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo, according to the Imperial Household Agency. She will need to remain in hospital for several days. Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, was born Yuriko Takagi on 4 June 1923. She married…
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Bhutan

King of Bhutan receives participants of the 13th Scouts Leadership Training

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan hosted participants of the 13th Scouts Leadership Training at Tencholing, Wangduephodrang on Sunday. The King congratulated those participants who had been selected to take part in the leadership training and thanked them for taking part in the programme during their holiday. The three-week training, which began on 23 December, had 63 girls and…
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Japan

Emperor Naruhito delivers first New Year's speech

Emperor Naruhito of Japan has delivered his first New Year’s speech as the Emperor of Japan. After a devastating typhoon hit Japan in October of last year, as well as torrential rain that hit the country in 2019, Naruhito said he hopes that 2020 is a year free from…
Thailand

A look back at the Thai royal year

Today, we conclude another year and a decade. So, we are taking a look back at the Thai royal year that surrounded the crowning and other coronation ceremonies of King Rama X. January: King of Thailand issues decree for new election, first since 2014 February: Princess Soamsawali suffers brain haemorrhage Princess Chulabhorn admitted to hospital Picture by Andrew Parsons /…
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