It was a sad time for Luxembourg as the
state funeral for Grand Duke Jean was held this morning at
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City. Many Luxembourgers braved
the cold, wet day to bid a final farewell to their beloved
statesman who died on 23 April. RTL Today screen grab, fair use The
Princess Royal arrives at the funeral. RTL Today screen grab, fair
use Queen Mathilde, King…
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Bodindradebayavarangkun has finally been crowned – over two years
after ascending the throne upon the death of his father, King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (or Rama IX). The coronation was aired live on
all Thai channels in both English…
To mark the occasion of Princess
Charlotte turning four-years-old, Kensington Palace has released
two new photographs of the young Princess. The photos were taken by
the Duchess of Cambridge in the family’s Norfolk home, Anmer Hall
and London base, Kensington…
The Duke of Sussex will visit The
Netherlands next week as speculation grows over when the Duchess of
Sussex will give birth. The 6th-in-line to the throne will be in
the country on May 8 and May 9, suggesting that the arrival of his
first child is expected imminently this week. While in The
Netherlands, The Duke will undertake an official engagement in
Amsterdam. His Royal Highness will then…
Emperor Naruhito of Japan has taken part
in the inheritance ceremony, Kenji to Shokei no Gi this
morning in Japan. This was his first official event as the 126th
Emperor of Japan, and it was aired live on Japanese television. The
five-minute ceremony in the State Room of…
Emperor Naruhito has delivered his first
speech as Emperor of Japan in the second ceremony “Sokuigo Choken
no Gi” this morning in the State Room of the Imperial Palace in
Tokyo. This ceremony, which began at 11.10 am, saw Naruhito meet
representatives of the…
Emperor Akihito, 85, has officially
abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne in a live ceremony “Taiirei
Seiden no Gi” aired on Japanese television. The quick 10-minute
ceremony took place at 5.00 pm local time in the State Room of the
Imperial Palace where around 300 guests were in attendance
including Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe and his cabinet.
Members of the Imperial Family in…
Emperor Akihito has begun the abdication
rituals today at the Shinto shrine. Today marks the final day of
the Heisei imperial era. Tomorrow, Japan’s new era, Reiwa begins.
The 85-year-old Emperor was dressed in traditional clothing as he
entered the Shrine of…
Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to
appoint Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge a Dame Grand
Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) for services to the
Sovereign. Awards in the RVO are made personally by The Queen. The
Countess of Wessex (right) wearing the…
The body of Grand Duke Jean has arrived
at the Grand Ducal Palace to lie in state. His remains were
transferred from Château de Berg, and the Grand Ducal Family
followed behind the hearse during the journey which saw many
Luxembourgers line the streets to bid a final farewell to their
beloved former ruler. Le cortège funèbre transportant la dépouille
de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc Jean est arrivé…
