Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, are reviving an imperial tradition that has not been observed since before the global health crisis. They will host the first garden party of the Emperor’s reign in May.
The Imperial Household Agency, the government agency responsible for managing state matters for the Imperial Family in Japan, has announced that a cornerstone event of the…
Japan's Princess Aiko finally able to attend in-person classes
28th February 2023
Japan’s Princess Aiko is to attend in-person university classes for the first time since beginning her post-secondary education.
Due to the global health crisis, the Princess, who is the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, was only able to attend her…
Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Japanese throne four years ago, after his father’s abdication, but this is the first time he has been able to give a public birthday address.
Due to the global pandemic, the yearly tradition was repeatedly cancelled. Though…
Bhutanese Crown Prince is country's first citizen with digital identity
23rd February 2023
Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan undertook his second solo official engagement as he became the first citizen to be inserted in the country’s new digital identity platform.
On Tuesday, 21 February, His Royal Highness officially launched Bhutan NDI in an event held on King Jigme Khesar’s 43rd birthday.
The Gyalsey, the Bhutanese title for the heir to the throne…
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand presided over the official opening of the new structure of Donkoi Sustainable Village, a centre that will teach a modernised version of traditional dyeing techniques.
On Monday, 23 January, the Princess travelled…
Princess Azemah of Brunei, daughter of the Sultan of Brunei, has married in a lavish nine-day ceremony.
The 38-year-old Princess married her first cousin Prince Pengiran Muda Bahar, at Istana Nurul Iman Palace, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and the main…
The Crown Prince of Japan travelled to Hiroshima for a day of engagements, most of which were centred around the remembrance of the infamous World War II atomic bombing.
On Thursday, 19 January, the heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne arrived at the Japan Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Hiroshima prefecture to attend a session of the “Zoo Technician Study Group.”
Crown Prince Fumihito…
Thai Royal Palace issues update on Princess Bajrakitiyabha's health
11th January 2023
The Thai Royal Palace has issued an update on the health condition of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who is now in her fourth week in hospital.
The statement says that the 44-year-old Princess is still unconscious and is being treated for the consequences of a collapse due to…
Emperor Naruhito opens a monumental year with a speech full of hope
2nd January 2023
Japanese Emperor Naruhito has released a New Year message filled with hope for the future while also recognising the hardships that the world is enduring.
In his traditional New Year address, the Emperor is seen sitting in a room of the Imperial Palace alongside the…
Japanese Imperial Family attends charity screening of poignant movie
30th December 2022
The Japanese Imperial Family attended the charity screening of “Dr Koto Clinic,” a movie based on a real story of medical care in remote regions.
On Wednesday, 28 December, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, arrived at the movie theatre in Minato and were welcomed by the two lead actors of the movie, Hidetaka Yoshioka and Ko Shibasaki, as well as Dr…
