It has been confirmed that His Imperial Highness, Prince Akishino of Japan and his wife Princess Kiko will be attending the funerary ceremonies of the late King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, due to be held from the 26 October. There they will represent Japan as Thailand and the extended global community pay their last respects to Thailand’s longest reigning monarch, and the…
World's greatest crematorium to be completed soon for funeral of Thai King
16th September 2017
The cremation of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX is due to take place on 26 October. The King died almost a year ago on 13 October 2016 at the age of 86, having spent seven decades on the throne and was deeply loved throughout Thailand.
It is common practice in…
Princess Kako of Akishino arrives in UK to study at Leeds University
13th September 2017
Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino has arrived in the United Kingdom to study for a year at Leeds University.
The 22-year-old granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will be studying performing arts and psychology which will go toward her degree…
Princess Mako's engagement officially announced by Imperial Household
4th September 2017
Her Imperial HighnessPrincess Mako of Akishino’s engagement toKei Komuro has been officially announced by the Imperial Household of Japan. As a result of her marriage, the Princess will lose her royal status and since Kei is a commoner.
The pair appeared together on public broadcaster NHK to announce their pending nuptials. Her Imperial Highness works as a researcher at the…
Emperor Akihito abdication date and new era name revealing postponed
1st September 2017
Turmoil within the Japanese government now means that the announcement of the dates for Emperor Akihito’s abdication and the name of the new era has been delayed.
Governmental sources said that the decision would most likely be delayed until later on in the year.
Prime…
Eight more people have been charged in Thailand for insulting the monarchy.
The first arrests of the eight suspects took place in May. Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said that they faced charges for vandalising public portraits of Thailand’s late King Bhumibol…
The Imperial Household Agency in Japan has announced that on3rdSeptember, the engagement will be announced of Princess Mako and her long-term boyfriend, Kei Komuro. It is understood that the couple will address the media on this happy occasion. The engagement was originally going to be announced on 8thJuly. However, the couple decided that it was appropriate to delay the announcement…
2019 abdication date gaining traction in Imperial Household Agency
14th August 2017
Ever since His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Akihito, formally announced his intention to abdicate the Japanese throne in a rare televised address last year, the island nation of Japan has been somewhat abuzz with speculation as to what exactly such an occurrence would…
On Wednesday, a man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for insulting the Thai monarchy. The man was, in late 2015, jailed for posting six videos which allegedly insulted to the monarchy. The news was first reported by Reuters.
The 61-year-old man was arrested back in 2015.
Hundreds of Thai students, members of the navy and celebrities, helped released 1066 turtles in celebration of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday today.
The sea turtles, which are seen as a symbol of long life ran, to freedom outside the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre.
The number 1066 was chosen for a particular reason. The number 10 symbolises King Rama X, for which King Maha is known. The…
