Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako current events 4: Jan - Dec 2008

[Mandy]

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[mandyy]

Japan Today - News - Crown prince, princess visit Nagano to attend sports festival

Photo from JIJI press Jan. 25, 2008.

 

[mandyy]

Japan Today - News - Crown princess cancels watching figure skating in Nagano due to fatigue

 

[Vanesa]

But what's happening to this poor lady? I see her stress is still there. I hope she could be allright in no time...

I also read that Empree Michiko was experiencing dizziness in the mornings. Poor ladies!

Vanesa.

 

[el-khanz]

But what's happening to this poor lady? I see her stress is still there. I hope she could be allright in no time...

I also read that Empree Michiko was experiencing dizziness in the mornings. Poor ladies!

Vanesa.

I hope they'll get better soon.. I truly hope so..

 

[Elspeth]

Discussion about the IHA's criticism of Prince Naruhito has been moved to this thread:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f84/public-criticism-crown-prince-iha-emperor-15987.html

Discussion about Princess Masako's illness and people's reaction to it has been moved to this thread:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f84/crown-princess-masako-s-adjustment-disorder-15984.html

 

[iceflower]

Pics 14.2.2008

Photos released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan on February 23, 2008 show
Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (L) talking with Crown Princess Masako (C) and their
daughter Princess Aiko at the Togu Palace residence in Tokyo on February 14. Naruhito
celebrates his 48th birthday on February 23

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

 

[Mermaid1962]

Very nice pictures. Thank you, iceflower.

 

[mandyy]

There is also a video of the crown prince family released by the Imperial Household Agency to celebrate the crown prince's 48th b-day.

Please visit the site below to see video
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[el-khanz]

Very nice pictures and video. They look great and happy together. Wish them all the best.

 

[mandyy]

Crown Prince could lead the way in effort for mutt emancipation | The Japan Times Online

..........For that reason it would be great if Crown Prince Naruhito showed off his two dogs, Pippi and Mari, more often. According to the official story, pregnant, homeless Pippi wandered onto the palace grounds more than 10 years ago and there gave birth to Mari. The story is a little difficult to believe. Security around the palace is very tight and you almost never see stray dogs in central Tokyo. But the important thing is that the Crown Prince adopted the two canines. They even figure in the official portrait: The future royal family of Japan posing with two mutts.

 

[dragonsfire8]

Another update.

Crown Prince, family visit Emperor | The Japan Times Online

 

[namiey]

Japan's princess Aiko starts school with a smile
Japan's princess Aiko starts school with a smile | Lifestyle | Living | Reuters

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Japan's Princess Aiko, left, accompanied by her mother Crown Princess Masako, smiles as she arrives to attend her entrance ceremony at the Gakushuin P | Photo - Yahoo! News UK
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Japan's Princess Aiko, accompanied by her mother Crown Princess Masako, smiles as she arrives to attend her entrance ceremony at the Gakushuin Primary | Photo - Yahoo! News UK
Japan's Princess Aiko, center, accompanied by her parents Crown Prince Naruhito, left, and Crown Princess Masako, arrives to attend her entrance cerem | Photo - Yahoo! News UK
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Happy school days, princess Aiko!!!

 

[princess leonor]

Aiko looks adorable in her schooluniform! She's grown so much! She seems quite tall for her age, and not so shy anymore! Great to see the family together and smiling! Thanks for all the pictures and videos

 

[el-khanz]

Aiko looks pretty on her new uniform. Her parents look so happy too. What a happy litlke family. Wish them all the best!!

 

[Jackswife]

A big step in Aiko's life. I'm sure for Mom Masako there is also a sense of "my baby is growing up" so she may feel a little sad about that. It's an adorable-looking family and the parents seem very proud of their little one.

 

[Lozange]

I'm glad the journalist who wrote this article pointed to the fact that the onus on producing male heirs rested with the Imperial family and not on the mother's fertility. I have an issue also with a royal losing even the title of Princess, but guess this is the Japanese way.

Japan's princess Aiko starts school with a smile
Japan's princess Aiko starts school with a smile | Lifestyle | Living | Reuters

 

[Vanesa]

She looks really, but really happy. Princess Aiko sure knows how to smile!

Vanesa.

 

[mandyy]

Japan's "sad" princess marks 15th wedding anniversary - Yahoo! News

 

[el-khanz]

Japan's "sad" princess marks 15th wedding anniversary - Yahoo! News

I wonder if Masako would join her husband to Spain, a kind of gift to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary . I know that it's gonna be an official visit but they can also have quality time together. Unfornately, according to the article, the IHA announced that 'due to health and scheduling reasons' she would not . Wish her all the best

 

[kimlan]

Why don't IHA let princess Masako travel?

 

[pamk]

There is also a video of the crown prince family released by the Imperial Household Agency to celebrate the crown prince's 48th b-day.

Please visit the site below to see video
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This was the nicest video - it actually brought tears to my eyes. Aiko is so sweet. I love watching the family play a simple child's game - pick-up sticks.
I remember watching the wedding on TV 15 years ago and thought it was
fascinating. I thought that Masako would become like Princess Diana and work tirelessly for charities and travel a lot.
Her life is so confining - I wonder if she ever regrets her marriage.

 

[kimebear]

Why don't IHA let princess Masako travel?

The official reason is that she is recouperating from an "adjustment disorder" and does not undertake most official duties including travel because she "tires easily". The unofficial reason is a bit more complex depending on who you believe.

 

[mandyy]

Japan's troubled prince regrets travelling alone

Japan's crown prince heads to Brazil alone, says trip too tough for Masako - Yahoo! Philippines News


'Imperial diplomacy' proves elusive dream | The Japan Times Online (a very interesting article)
........Rika Kayama, a psychiatrist and author of a book on the Crown Princess titled "Masako-sama Is Crying With You," believes the "marriage was to utilize her ability to engage in Imperial diplomacy, rather than the result of success in love."
"But once she got married, a reality differing from her ideal was waiting for her. I assume that her disappointment and shock was quite big," Kayama said, adding that the Crown Prince, 48, probably feels responsible for not being able to achieve what they had sought.
People in Japan are watching closely for signs that the Crown Princess is recovering from her illness, with some supportive of her and others somewhat critical.
"When the couple were married 15 years ago, Crown Princess Masako was popular and many articles described her personality," said Bunichi Terada, senior editor of the weekly magazine Shukan Josei, which mainly targets housewives in their 30s to 50s.
But the approach of articles changed dramatically in May 2004 when the Crown Prince remarked, "It is true that there were developments that denied Princess Masako's career up to then as well as her personality driven by her career."...........

 

[Paty]

Princess Masako and her daughter Princess Aiko wave to Crown Prince Naruhito at the entrance of the Togu Palace in Tokyo today, as he leaves for Brazil. Naruhito wil be in Brazil until June 27 to attend events commemorating the 100th year of Japanese emigration to Brazil

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By Belga Picture

 

[mandyy]

More photos from Prince Naruhito departing from Togu Palace on June 16, 2008. Princess Masako and Aiko sent him off at the entrance.
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Photos from AP via Yahoo

 

[kimebear]

Aiko seems to be very shy of the cameras, poor girl. They do like those pale blue dresses on her, don't they!

 

[RachelD]

Masako looks very nice with her long hair...I think it makes her look younger. Hopefuly some day soon she will undertake a trip with her husband.

 

[el-khanz]

Masako looks very nice with her long hair...I think it makes her look younger. Hopefuly some day soon she will undertake a trip with her husband.

I truly hope so...
I love Aiko's dress, it looks great on her

 

[Elspeth]

Masako looks very nice with her long hair...I think it makes her look younger. Hopefuly some day soon she will undertake a trip with her husband.

It's interesting how Masako's hair has got longer as Kiko's has got shorter and vice versa. I wonder if it's a coincidence or, if it's deliberate, which of them is making the decision to look different from the other.