Prince Hisahito turned 19, officially coming of age. He is second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne and is expected to become Emperor one day. His coming-of-age ceremonies, known as Seijin-shiki, took place at the Imperial Palace. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Empress Emerita Michiko, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, and Princess Kako attended a private banquet at the Imperial Hotel to celebrate the occasion.
I always think the CP looks like a villain from a James Bond movie.
ReplyDeleteAll the ladies look so lovely in their chosen ensembles. So lovely that the Emperor & Empress Emerita were also in attendance for a family celebration for their grandson.
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All the ladies look so elegant and festive! I especially like Princess Kiko’s dress with all the beautiful details. This is strictly a side note and my personal feeling: I wish that his older sister and brother-in-law could have been there to celebrate this special occasion.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the former princess Mako. The archaic system they live in dictates that she is no longer part of the Imperial Family. She has had her first child now and is probably very happy. No word on the baby's birthdate or gender.
Delete"Grand Master of the Crown Prince's Household Naomasa Yoshida shared in a May 30 press conference that the palace was officially announcing the arrival of Mako's child following reports that she had given birth."
"This is a matter for a person who has left the Imperial Family, and we had hoped that she would spend her time in a quiet environment," the grand master said, per The Japan Times. "We decided to make the announcement, however, in light of some media reports [about the birth]."
I like CP Kiko's dress the best.
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