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Princess Mako of Japan's marriage to be postponed over "lack of preparation"

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6th February 2018
The wedding of Princess Mako of Akishino – the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko – and her fiance, Kei Komuro, has been postponed until 2020 due to “lack of preparation.” The couple’s wedding date had been set for 4 November 2018, but the Princess said through the Imperial Household Agency that she “came to recognise the lack of time to make sufficient…
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Royal year in review: September through December

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31st December 2017
In a three-part series, we are taking a look back at some of the most memorable events of the royal year. This series will focus on the royals of mainland Europe and elsewhere, while a separate series will feature the year of the British Royal Family. Take a look below at 2017, from September through December. September: Princess Mako’s engagement was officially announced by the Imperial House…
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Royal year in review: January through April

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28th December 2017
In a three-part series, we are taking a look back at some of the most memorable events of the royal year. This series will focus on the royals of mainland Europe and elsewhere, while a separate series will feature the year of the British Royal Family. Take a look below at 2017, from January through April. January: The Swedish Royal Family kicked off the new year by releasing a new family portrait…
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King Mohammed of Morocco declares all spas free for four days

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7th November 2017
Fancy a trip to the spa? If you were in Morocco over the weekend, you could have courtesy of the King. During a recent visit to Fez, a city within the northern regions of the Kingdom and formerly its capital, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco undertook a tour of the spas in the neighbouring town of Moulay Yaacoub. The visit itself was largely for business, as the King was personally…
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