As 2019 comes to a close, we taking a
look back at the Japanese royal year that was dominated by the
abdication of Emperor Akihito and enthronement of their new
emperor, Naruhito. January: Emperor Akihito delivers final New
Year’s address Princess Mako’s fiancé says financial problems
solved February: New titles for the Japanese Emperor and Empress
are revealed for after…
Emperor Emeritus Akihito celebrates first birthday since abdication
23rd December 2019
Emperor Emeritus Akihito has celebrated
his first birthday since abdicating the throne in favour of his
elder son, Naruhito, earlier this year. Akihito turned 86 today,
and for the first time in decades, the day is not a national
holiday. While he was on the throne, his…
As it was just announced that the Queen
of Bhutan is expecting her second child, we are taking a look at
the Queen consort. Ashi (the equivalent of Lady) Jetsun Pema
was born on 4 June 1990 to Dhondup Gyaltshen and Sonam Choki as the
second of their five children in…
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visit memorial for war dead in Okinawa
18th December 2019
Crown Prince Akishino of Japan and his
wife, Crown Princess Kiko visited the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman
in the Okinawa Prefecture to lay flowers at the National Okinawa
War Dead Mausoleum. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess were joined
by many bereaved family members as they offered bouquets of white
chrysanthemums at the mausoleum, where the ashes of around 180,000
victims of the Battle of…
As Bhutan celebrated its National Day
yesterday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
announced that his wife, Queen Jetsum Pema is expecting their
second child. During his speech at Thimphu Changlimithang Stadium,
the King said that he and the Queen…
The Imperial Household has announced that
Empress Emerita Michiko of Japan has been in poor health since
September. According to the statement, she has been vomiting
multiple times a day and has been losing weight. They say that
stress is most likely a factor. The…
Thai King and Queen take part in Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok
13th December 2019
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn (or
Rama X) and Queen Suthida took part in the Royal Barge Procession
yesterday in Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River. They were joined by
the King’s son, 14-year-old Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti on their
barge and followed by the King’s two daughters, Princesses
Bajrakitiyabha and Sirivannavari. The Royal Barge Procession marked
the end of the…
Two nieces of Emperor Naruhito of Japan
attended a charity screening of the worldwide hit movie ‘Frozen 2’
held on 10 December. The event was hosted by Mainichi Newspapers Co
at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. Funds raised from the
screening will be donated…
Crown Prince of Japan urges his daughter to update Japanese people regarding her wedding
1st December 2019
The Crown Prince of Japan, Akishino, has
urged his eldest child and older daughter, Princess Mako, to update
the Japanese public regarding engagement and postponed wedding to
Kei Komuro. His Imperial Highness said, “This coming February marks
two years [since the…
Pope Francis met with Thailand’s King
Maha VajiralongKorn, Queen Suthida and the Buddhist leader,
Patriarch Somdej Phra Maha Muneewong on Thursday. Pope Francis was
greeted at the Palace entrance by the King and Queen. They shook
hands, engaged gifts and had a brief conversation. He also visited
Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram, an important Buddhist temple
in central Bangkok, and…
