In other news, Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover is going to be a grandmother. Ms. Tatiana Santo Domingo, fiancée of Mr. Andrea Casiraghi (eldest son of Princess Caroline), confirmed that she is six months pregnant.
Ms. Santo Domingo was at the Telva Fashion Awards in Madrid last evening when she confirmed her pregnancy to a journalist from the Spanish newspaper, La Voz Libre. The baby is due sometime in late January 2013. Ms. Santo Domingo and Mr. Casiraghi will marry sometime in 2013. Congrats to the couple! 🙂
And, finally, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko celebrated her 78th birthday on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Click here to read article from the newspaper, Japan Times (in English).
On October 11, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan welcomed the President of Zambia, Mr. Michael Sata and his wife at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Click here for more information about the visit.
Here(in English) is an interesting article from Japan Daily News about His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan and his potential visit to South Korea.
And, finally, tensions are rising between South Korea and China regarding Japan’s “…past military aggressions towards its Asian neighbors…”Click hereand herefor more information (in English).
On July 18, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan along with His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito “… visited the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo to offer prayers to the emperor’s great-grandfather, Emperor Mutsuhito…” Click here to view photos.
In other news, the Japanese government is “… making progress on its plans to simplify the funeral ceremony for Emperor Akihito after his request in April to be cremated.” To read more about this latest information please click here (in English).
Sources: Daylife and Japan Daily Press
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On November 7, 2012, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan along with their daughter, Princess Aiko,visited Shiosai Park in Hayama. The lovely family is currently on a brief holiday.
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