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Archive for the ‘Japanese Royalty’ Category

July 18th, 2008

Spanish Royals Welcome Japan’s Prince Naruhito

Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan arrived in Spain this week for an eight-day official trip. News reports are making much of the absence of his wife Crown Princess Masako.
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The senior Spanish royals, King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia, Crown Prince Felipe, […]

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May 29th, 2008

Prince William Tops Forbes’ List of Hottest Young Royals 2008

Four of the 5 hottest young royals, according to Forbes, are from the same family. The young British royals, led Prince William, top the list. Monaco’s Charlotte Casiraghi rounded out the top 5. Among the criteria used to compile the list are international Web and media presence, family wealth, age (under 35) and marital status […]

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February 11th, 2008

Happy Birthday, Prince Katsura and Princess Ayah

Japan’s Prince Katsura, a first cousin of Emperor Akihito, celebrates his birthday, today, February 11. Originally known as Prince Yoshihito of Mikasa, he received the title Prince Katsura (Katsura-no-miya) and authorization to start a new branch of the Japanese imperial family on January 1, 1988 (via Wikipedia).
Today is also the birthday of Princess Ayah Al-Faisal […]

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January 2nd, 2008

Princess Masako Out and About on New Year’s Day

I was so happy to see these photos of Princess Masako at the Japanese Imperial Palace. The Crown Princess joined Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and the rest of the royal family in greeting well-wishers at the start of the new year. I wish her continual good health in 2008!

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September 20th, 2007

Recent Royal News (9-20-07)

* Queen Elizabeth was given a “thank-you” tree by the National Gardens Scheme for Sandringham’s participation in the scheme since it began 80 years ago. (via LynnNews)
* Denmark’s Princess Mary has hinted that she and husband Prince Frederik would like to have more kids. (via Nine MSN)
* Japan’s Empress Michiko visited Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum […]

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August 30th, 2007

Recent Royal News (8-30-07)

* Jordan’s Queen Rania opens baby-friendly hospital in Amman (via UNICEF)
* Spain’s King Juan Carlos to be audited (via Scotsman)
* Japan’s Emperor Akihito receives German Chancellor Merkel (via M&C)
* Thailand’s Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Srirasm Prince attend Malaysia’s independence celebration (via M&C)
* Wikipedia editing embarrasses the Dutch royal house (via New York Times […]

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August 23rd, 2007

Prince Naruhito and Family, Recent Pics

Japan Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako and Princess Aiko had a holiday at an imperial villa in the highlands. They’re shown here arriving at the Nasushiobara station, north of Tokyo, on Aug. 17, 2007.
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August 21st, 2007

Royal News (8-22-07)

* Camilla wins £10 as she comes second in Scottish roses competition (via Daily Mail)
* Japan’s Prince Tomohito, 61, a cousin of Emperor Akihito, talks about his alcohol problem, and says his family drove him to drink. (via IOL)
* The memorial prayers for the service marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess […]

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June 6th, 2007

Recent Royal News (6-6-07)

Royal news from around the world:
* Falling rope damages Thai princess’ car on tollway (via Bangkokpost)
* Japan Crown Prince Naruhito Undergoes Successful Tumor Surgery (via Bloomberg)
* Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine kick off National Day celebrations (via The Local)
* British Channel 4 airs the film Diana: the Witnesses in the Tunnel, despite an […]

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May 21st, 2007

Recent Royal News (05.21.07)

* Britain’s Queen Elizabeth to sell her Ayrshire dairy herd (via Times Online)
* A bicycle once owned by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, was sold for 1,200 pounds. (via BBC)
* Jordan’s Queen Rania discussed cross-cultural communication at the World Economic Forum. (via Jordan Times)
* Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko begin their European tour. […]

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