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Empress Masako kept health a priority in rare travel to attend the Queen's funeral

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21st September 2022
When the plane carrying the Japanese delegation to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral landed at Stanstead Airport, many royal watchers were surprised to see Empress Masako accompanying her husband. She rarely makes trips outside of Japan; in fact, her last foreign visit dates back to 2015, when, still the Crown Princess, she travelled to Tonga for an official visit. Some…
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The royals expected at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

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17th September 2022
Royals and foreign heads of state are expected from many countries across the globe at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September. Who can you expect to see in the congregation at Westminster Abbey on the morning of 19 September? Belgium: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde By Ministério da Cultura – Assinatura do Acordo para realização Europalia- Brasil na Embaixada da…
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A sweet 16 for a special prince

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7th September 2022
The future Emperor of Japan has celebrated his Sweet 16. Prince Hisahito of Akishino turned 16 on Tuesday, 6 September. Hisahito currently attends Senior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba, where he is in his first year. After the school year began in April, the Prince is said to be enjoying his high school education. Embed from Getty Images The Imperial Household Agency…
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Princess Akiko remembers the moment she understood her calling in rare interview

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20th August 2022
Princess Akiko of Japan sat down for a rare interview with Kyodo News in which she discussed her role and the influences in her life, including her 99-year-old grandmother. The Princess didn’t waste time in highlighting the reasons that pushed her to take on so many roles related to the promotion of Japanese culture at home an abroad. She stated: “I was the only Japanese student in my year…
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