After spending several days in the Netherlands to attend the investitureof His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan have finally returned home to Tokyo this morning.
Upon their arrival at the Haneda Airport the imperial couple were warmly greeted by the President of the House of Councilors, Mr. Kenji Hirata, as well as other government officials. Soon, the crown prince and crown princess arrived at Togu Palace where they were greeted by their lovely daughter, Princess Aiko of Japan.
The Imperial Household Agency issued a statement from Crown Princess Masako regarding her visit to the Netherlands, “…we are very pleased that we were able to visit the Netherlands together to attend the coronation. I have received from the people a warm welcome and understanding so far… I would like to sincerely thank them and also to the public.”
On May 2, 2013, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan met with various Japanese and Dutch officials in the lobby of their hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands prior to departing for the Schiphol International airport.
On the evening of May 1, 2013, the parents of Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Masako of Japan arrived at the hotel where their daughter was staying in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Apparently, the crown princess and her parents had tea in the hotel and left around 10pm.
Earlier in the afternoon, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan met with various Japanese officials living in the Netherlands.
Here is a nice news report regarding Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan’s attendance at the historic inauguration of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30. Though the crown princess did not attend the gala reception on Monday it was a true pleasure to see her out and about with other royals at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.
Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan have finally arrived in the Netherlands! Yay! 🙂 As you know by now the imperial couplewill attend His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje’s investiture on April 30, 2013.
On Sunday, April 28, 2013, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan departed from Haneda Airport in Tokyo to begin their long journey to the Netherlands.
The Imperial couple will be attending the upcoming inauguration of His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje on April 30, 2013, at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. The visit will last six-days and depending on Crown Princess Masako’s health, she may attend other celebrations in the Netherlands according to the Imperial Household Agency.
Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan will leave for the Netherlands on Sunday, April 27 to attend His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje’s inauguration/investiture as king on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
The imperial couple will stay in the Netherlands for “…six-days…” according to various sources. However, the Imperial Household Agency states that Crown Princess Masako “…may skip other events [besides the inauguration/investiture] during their six-day visit ‘depending upon her condition’…”
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