In a statement released this week by the
Imperial Household Agency Empress Michiko has expressed awe and
respect at her husband, Emperor Akihito’s decision to potentially
abdicate in a few years because of his advancing years and failing
health. She said that the announcement came as a shock to her, and
caused a little pain, though she added he had obviously given a lot
of thought to the…
A government source has told The Japan
Times that the government is making legal preparations to pave the
way for Emperor Akihito’s potential abdication in 2018. The
government is responding to the Emperor’s concerns that his age
could stop him from fulfilling…
Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir, a member
of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia, has been executed for his role
in a murder. Though the exact means of execution has not been
revealed, most convicted people in Saudi Arabia are beheaded with a
sword. He was put to death in the…
The last King of Rwanda, Kigeli V,
who was driven into exile after the 1959 Hutu revolution, has died
in the United States at the age of 80. Photo Credit:
Rwanda Library via Wikimedia Commons CC The former monarch, who had
been living in exile in the US, was overthrown as King
in January 1961. Kigeli V became the monarch of Rwanda in 1959
after his half-brother, King Mutara III Rudahigwa, died…
When the King of Thailand died the
people gathered in mourning and condolences were submitted
from around the world. Now that the shock has subsided, what is in
store for the future of Thailand. Several media sources now
claims that Thailand is in a particularly vulnerable…
The streets of Bangkok have been lined
with thousands of mourners as the body of King Bhumibol, who died
on Thursday, is transferred from hospital to the royal palace.
Embed from Getty Images Thailand’s government have declared a year
of official mourning following…
Tourists warned to "be respectful" and wear sombre clothes after death of King Bhumibol
14th October 2016
Tourists in Thailand have been warned to
be ‘respectful’ following the death of King Bhumibol who reigned
over the country for 70 years. The country has started a year of
mourning to commemorate the King, who was the world’s longest
reigning monarch. All entertainment activities have been banned for
30 days, and tourists who are yet to fly to the country are being
advised to…
President Obama offers condolences to the people of Thailand following death of King Bhumibol
13th October 2016
The death of His Majesty, King Bhumibol
Adulyadej of Thailand doesn’t come as a surprise to the world.
After suffering ill health for over a year, the longest-reigning
monarch passed away, leaving this distinct title for Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II to…
Queen Elizabeth II becomes world's longest reigning living monarch following Thai King's death
13th October 2016
Queen Elizabeth II is now the world’s
longest reigning living monarch following the death of Thailand’s
King Bhumibol on Thursday. The King, who was 88-years-old when he
died, had been on the throne for 70 years. Her Majesty The Queen,
who now holds the accolade of…
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who
was also known as King Rama IX, has died today at the age of
88, the according to senior palace sources. An official
announcement of the monarch’s death is expected to be announced
imminently. King Bhumibol was the longest reigning monarch in the
world during his lifetime. His health had been poor for quite some
time and he had not appeared in public…
