Princess Aiko Part 3

[kimebear]

Welcome to Princess Aiko Part 3.

Part 2 may be found here: Princess Aiko Part 2

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Enjoy!

[bekalc]

I do want to say this because I know I've been a critic of Naruhito and company on this board...So I want to say that I do think Princess Aiko is just about the most adorable looking princess ever!

[ChiaraC]

Schooling a challenge for Princess Masako and Aiko

"...When Princess Masako joined a kindergarten trip a few years ago, it started raining and she didn’t know what to do. None of the other mothers spoke to her or gave her a hand. It showed the communication between them wasn’t working well at that time....”

If with all their selecting they cannot even make sure that the carefully selected mothers of the carefully selected pupils know as much of good manners as to offer their future empress an umbrella when it starts raining I´d propose they´d give it up altogether! Every commoner – Japanese or foreigner – would have had as much politeness...

Seriously, it is depressing to see how an article on such a joyful occasion as this, of a little girl healthily growing up and entering school, can be made in nearly every sentence into an attack against her mother. I must say, if I have to choose I´d even prefer to this those “Masako-ruins-Japanese-economy-by-dining-in-expensive-restaurants”-articles as they are, at least, straightforward and without this sickening tone of false pity, and first and foremost, because they leave her daughter out of this. It really seems that they would rejoice if Aiko would turn out to be stupid or mentally ill because that would prove them right in their doom-and-gloom-talking of such a mother as her´s only causing problems.

[PadThaiPrincess]

What a snippy article about a child's field trip!

[dragonsfire8]

well what can one do? Unless become a journalist...then we probably can do something

[LadyFinn]

Princess Aiko, accompanied by her parents Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako. arrives to attend her entrance ceremony at the Gakushuin Primary School in Tokyo Thursday, April 10, 2008.
Photos:
Daylife

[Al_bina]

It is great to see the Crown Princely couple and Princess Aiko smiling. Given some negativity surrounding this event, I hope Princess Aiko and her parents will have a good experience with these elite school.

[el-khanz]

Nice picture. I love the one that showed Naruhito and Masako look at each other happily. They look so proud. I hope Aiko will enjoy her new experience as a primary school student.

[mandyy]

asahi.com : Briefly: For Aiko, a quick walk and then class - ENGLISH

Photo from JIJI press

[Maricar]

she's growing into such a pretty little girl!

[Jackswife]

So cute-and love the navy blue raincoat! She is one adorable little girl.

[Yunariana]

Princess Aiko has the chicken pox. Story from Mainichi Daily News on May 2, 2008

Princess Aiko has chicken pox

Princess Aiko, the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, has chicken pox, the Imperial Household Agency announced on Monday.
The 6-year-old princess broke out in a rash on Friday and developed a slight fever over the weekend, when the rash spread and formed blisters.
Her rash and fever both subsided on Monday, but she will not attend classes at Gakushuin Primary School and instead will rest at her home in Tokyo's Togu Palace until she has completely recovered, the agency said.

[Mandy]

Princess Aiko's YouTube video clips can be found in this thread.

Enjoy!

Mandy

[el-khanz]

Originally Posted by Yunariana

Princess Aiko has the chicken pox. Story from Mainichi Daily News on May 2, 2008

Princess Aiko has chicken pox

Princess Aiko, the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, has chicken pox, the Imperial Household Agency announced on Monday.
The 6-year-old princess broke out in a rash on Friday and developed a slight fever over the weekend, when the rash spread and formed blisters.
Her rash and fever both subsided on Monday, but she will not attend classes at Gakushuin Primary School and instead will rest at her home in Tokyo's Togu Palace until she has completely recovered, the agency said.

I hope she'll get better soon and enjoy her joyful day school again

[iceflower]

Japan's Princess Aiko walks with her mother Masako as they visit
an aquarium in Tokyo on May 19, 2008. Princess Aiko entered an
elementary school and enjoyed an excursion with her school friend
during the day

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

[el-khanz]

Yes.., both Princesses looks great. It seems that they really enjoy their time together. Wish them all the best..

[emma93]

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Princess Aiko is crying, poor her

[princess leonor]

aww poor little girl! Must be sad to see her daddy leave! She's such a beautiful girl! I love MAsako's looks!

[namiey]

Princess Aiko obviously loves her daddy so much!
Poor lonely Aiko!

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[ChiaraC]

Masako does not look either as if this was the happiest day of her life (although she, of course, covers it up better than her daughter). It is probably a mixture of regret because their little family is split up and of grief because she has still not succeeded in regaining her health so far as to accompany her husband.

I suppose that royals do not do that but I think, if possible, the best solution would be if they could go abroad ALL THREE TOGETHER. It would be clear then that Aiko cannot listen all day to boring speeches and that someone has to take care of her. So they could do the short and easy duties together as a family, and the longer and heavier ones Naruhito would do by himself and Masako and Aiko could go to the zoo in the meantime or go play with the little Spanish princesses or something of the sort. If Masako could have these times to relax and to be herself she might be able to begin again attending to some official duties without being exhausted. This would give her back her hope and self confidence and further her recovery. Aiko would be thrilled to be with both her parents, and as she is a princess, such a trip could be seen as a necessary part of her education. And as a child always has a charm that we grown-ups lack she would certainly enhance the diplomatic success of her parents considerably. And Naruhito would probably be very glad to be able to join his wife and daughter in the evening and to have in Masako someone with whom he can have a good talk about their impressions of the country whose friendship they want to win for Japan.