Japan's imperial family has been led by Emperor Naruhito since 2019. Here's everything to know about the oldest hereditary royal family in the world.
The timing of his abdication, the first in more than two centuries, has spurred debate in Japan.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito made history with his accession ceremony following his father Emperor Akihito's abdication of the throne.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito made history with his accession ceremony following his father Emperor Akihito's abdication of the throne.
King Charles III resumes his royal duties with vigor, poised to engage in a myriad of significant events. Among these is a poignant visit t...
On March 23, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako, Princess Mako and other Imperial f...
Prince Hisahito is now 17 years old and is getting closer to the responsibility of becoming the successor. In particular, he was the first member of the Japanese Royal Family in the post-war period who did not attend a school exclusively for nobles.
On January 1, 2024, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako and other mem...
Japan's royal family are joining Instagram
Belgium is honouring former Queen Fabiola. Heads of government from around the world have attended a state funeral for the widow of the popu...
Members of the Imperial Royal family attended the funeral of Prince Yoshihito of Katsura on June 17. Prince Katsura, who was a first cousin of Emperor Akihito, passed away on June 8, 2014 at the ag…
Starting a six-day tour of the Asian country, the Dutch royals were greeted with plenty of fanfare
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his family arrived at the Imperial Villa in the town of Nasu located in the eastern prefecture of Tochigi to t...
On January 1, 2024, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako and other mem...
On January 1, 2024, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako and other mem...
European royals step out for glamorous imperial banquet following Japanese Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony
Danish Crown princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik tour a traditional Japanese garden and meet young students in Tokyo as they promote Greenland in the capital city.
The Duke had told aides he could not go to Japan without meeting survivors of the tsunami
Sitting in the back seat of a car next to the Countess of Wessex, the Queen appeared in excellent spirits as she arrived for the service at St Mary Magdalene Church, near the royal estate in Norfolk.
It's against royal etiquette to kiss the Queen of the United Kingdom — but the Spanish King did just that when the pair met.
European royals step out for glamorous imperial banquet following Japanese Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony
The Imperial Household Agency has released new photos of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empre...
On October 7, 2023, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival 2023 (Kokutai...
Prince Harry listed the United States as his primary residence for the first time since severing his ties to the royal family in 2020.
A slideshow of the best moments from the annual event at Ascot Racecourse.
Prince Albert, Princess Charlene and their twins Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella are currently in Japan to support South Africa...
On March 23, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako, Princess Mako and other Imperial f...
During the last week of March, Princess Aiko made two shrine visits which included three hats. Queen Mary repeated a Bonpoint navy felt fedora on Wednesday for the Home Guard anniversary parade. Fl…
SMITTEN Arsenal ace Martin Odegaard has starred with his new girlfriend Helene Spilling in a football clash with the Prince of Norway. The couple appeared alongside the Crown Prince’s family …
The Prince of Wales, 70, looked smart in a blue suit as he shook hands and posed with the team at their training ground in Chichibunomiya in Tokoyo.
A look into the life of Japan's former Princess, Mako Komuro, who sacrificed her royal status and broke ties with her family to marry the love of her life, Kei Komuro, who is a common citizen.
Princess Mako of Japan renounced her royal status in order to marry a commoner.
On January 1, traditional 2018 New Year ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace. Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, ...
The Imperial Household Agency has released new photos of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empre...
Today in Tokyo, the Imperial Household Agency officially registered the marriage of Princess Mako of Akishino, daughter of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan, and her longtime fiancé, Kei Komuro. As Japan bids
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Fu...
After Tsar Nicholas II and his family were executed by Bolshevik revolutionaries early on the morning of July 17, 1918, a collection of the royal family's personal photographs was smuggled out of Russia. The albums offer a haunting glimpse into the life of a family destined for tragedy. (All photos reproduced courtesy of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.) (Originally published on March 13, 2017)
