Royals across the globe have remembered Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after his assassination and expressed their horror and sympathy at his death.
The Duke of Cambridge wrote a message on Twitter saying: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. A true statesman and committed leader. I won’t forget the warmth and…
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan visited an exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa under Japanese control.Â
The Crown Princely Couple visited the Tokyo National Museum on Friday, 17 June, and were given a tour of the exhibit by…
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn is honouring his mother, the Queen Mother, ahead of her 90th birthday later this year.
He and his wife, Queen Suthida, attended the “Siam Phatra Phusa Sa-ngasilp” gala dinner at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt…
A panel in Japan has reunited to discuss the issues surrounding the Imperial Family’s difficulties in maintaining their schedule due to the ever-reducing number of working family members.Â
The panel also discussed potential solutions, but, judging from the reports in the country, it seems like the experts are pretty divided on some of the fundamental issues.Â
The first issue approached…
Shining a spotlight on disadvantaged people has always been important for royalty. Japan’s Crown Prince and Crown Princess have attended the 70th National Congress of the Deaf, people with hearing disabilities and those working for welfare services with these…
The Crown Prince of Bhutan has undertaken his first solo engagement on his mother, Queen Jetsun Pema’s 32nd birthday.
The Gyalsey, as he is known in Bhutan, opened the Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super FabLab (SFL) at the TechPark in Thimphu and the FabLab network, the…
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan have attended the war memorial service for those who fought in World War II.
The ceremony took place in the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo and was held for the first time in three years due to the global health crisis. While most royals in Europe have stopped wearing masks as the pandemic has slowly subsided, Japan is still…
Emperor Naruhito of Japan welcomed US President Joe Biden at the Tokyo Imperial Palace during the latter’s two-day visit to Asia.Â
On Monday morning, His Imperial Majesty was waiting for the President when the Beast – the nickname for the President’s car…
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako remotely take part in poignant anniversary of Okinawa returning to Japan
16th May 2022
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have taken part remotely in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Okinawa Prefecture returning under Japanese control.
The celebrations are bittersweet, as many residents are still feeling the burden of the US occupation.
The Bhutanese Royal Family has marked the 400th anniversary of the Central Monk Body’s founding with a prayer ceremony.
The royals marked the day, which falls on 11 May, at Punakha Dzong. King Jigme Khesar, Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel and Prince Ugyen Wangchuck were in attendance. They were joined by emeritus King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and other members of the Royal…
