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Japan Times
18 hours ago
- General
- Japan Times
Details of Prince Hisahito's coming-of-age ceremony announced
The Imperial Household Agency on Tuesday announced the details of the coming-of-age ceremony for Prince Hisahito, son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, on Sept. 6, his 19th birthday. It will be the first coming-of-age ceremony for a male imperial family member in 40 years, since that of Crown Prince Akishino. Prince Hisahito is second in line to the throne, after his father. During the ceremony, to be hosted by Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, Prince Hisahito will receive a crown from Emperor Naruhito's messenger at the Crown Prince's residence at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 6. Prince Hisahito will then attend the Kakan-no-Gi crown-wearing ritual at the Imperial Palace from 10 a.m., wearing traditional attire for a minor imperial family member. Prince Hisahito will then change into adult attire and move to the palace's three sanctuaries in a ceremonial carriage, where he will offer prayers. In the afternoon, he is scheduled to greet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Matsu-no-Ma state room at the palace in a ritual known as Choken no Gi and then visit his grandparents, Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko, at their residence in Minato Ward. The Cabinet decided Tuesday to grant the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum to Prince Hisahito. He will be awarded the medal from Emperor Naruhito on the day of the coming-of-age ceremony. On Sept. 8, Prince Hisahito will visit Ise Jingu, a major Shinto shrine in the city of Ise in Mie Prefecture, and the mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu, the mythical first emperor, in the city of Kashihara in neighboring Nara Prefecture. Prince Hisahito will visit the mausoleum of Emperor Hirohito, his great-grandfather, in Hachioji, Tokyo, on Sept. 9. A celebratory luncheon will be held in Tokyo on Sept. 10, with participants including the prime minister and other dignitaries.
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Prince George's huge life change as he turns 12 and Prince William makes tough decision
William and Kate's eldest child turns 12 today. Prince George is celebrating his 12th birthday today and this milestone means that big changes could be on the horizon for the future King, who is second-in-line to the throne. When the summer holidays are over and he returns to school in September, it will be George's last year at Lambrook alongside his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, before he heads off to secondary education, writes The Mirror. Prince George has recently been making more public appearances as he edges closer to his teenage years, including at Wimbledon earlier this month, and at each one, his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton are gently guiding him. And as he turns 12 today, as well as the prospect of joining a new school next year, George is of an age when "the reality of his destiny has begun to hit home", according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond. Jennie tells the Mirror: "He tends to look rather serious when he's 'on parade' these days. Charlotte looks demure, Louis looks impish, but George sometimes looks rather preoccupied to me. And who can blame him? It is an extraordinary prospect to know that one day you will be taking on the huge role that you are now watching your grandfather perform. "But he's not, by any means, always a serious little chap. When he's with his dad at a football match, or fooling around with his siblings and his father, he has a wonderful smile on his face, and seems happy and relaxed." Back in May, the young prince went on his most high profile royal outing to date when he attended commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Alongside his siblings Charlotte and Louis, he chatted with veterans and watched a military parade and made an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast. Prince George also joined his parents in chatting to Second World War heroes at a Buckingham Palace tea party. He listened intently to their important stories and asked questions about their experiences, which is a huge step in his royal life. Last month, George also joined his grandfather, King Charles, for Trooping the Colour, riding in a carriage and, once again, appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for another impressive RAF flypast. Of course, George doesn't have to walk this path alone, with Kate and William with him every step of the way as he approaches his teenage years. Even though his public profile will only increase, George's parents are determined for him and his siblings to have as normal an upbringing as possible. This means completing his education like any other young boy, attending football matches with William to watch their beloved Aston Villa, and only appearing at the most prestigious of royal events. Jennie believes that William's mother Diana's approach to parenting, as well as allowing her children to be normal boys, will have no doubt been an influence on William — and, in turn, Kate — regarding how to raise George and their other two children. She adds: "I think William has drawn on the openly loving and tactile relationship he had with his mother to help him bring up his own children. "He will remember how Diana insisted that her boys should know more about the real world than royal princes before them. She made them aware of having play days and work days. On play days, they could wear jeans, eat burgers and enjoy go-karting. On work days, they had to dress and behave as princes of the realm. "I think William has made sure that his own children have as many play days as possible, but he and Catherine have also gradually introduced them to the formal world of being royal. "However, there is plenty of time to get him used to the idea that his will be a very public role for the rest of his life. I'm sure we'll see him from time to time, especially with all the emotional turmoil he must have been through in the past 18 months with his mother's illness, he deserves to enjoy what's left of his childhood away from the public gaze as much as possible." The coming weeks are likely to see speculation ramp up about which secondary school George will attend, and Jennie believes it will be a tough decision for William and Kate, who will be considering what is best for Charlotte and Louis as well. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
News24
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Monaco royals celebrate 20th anniversary of Prince Albert's reign
PascalMonaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene celebrated the 20th anniversary of the prince's accession to the throne on Saturday. The royal couple was accompanied by their children, Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, and members of the Princière family, at the Palace Square, to commemorate the milestone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palais Princier de Monaco (@palaisprincierdemonaco) The prince gave a speech to express his gratitude to the people of Monaco. Red and white macarons and cake were also served at the event. 'The Princière family then went to meet the Monégasques, who came in numbers to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sovereign's accession to the throne,' read a caption from the royal's Instagram. 'A moment at the same time solemn and moving, marked by the unity and fervour of the entire Principality.' The prince was born at the Palace of Monaco in 1958 and was the second child of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. He has been reigning since 2005. PascalHe formally became the ruler of Monaco on 12 July 2005, three months after his father died. Prince Albert married Princess Charlene in 2011, having met her in 2000 at the Mare Nostrum swimming meet in Monaco. They had their honeymoon in SA and Mozambique. The couple had twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, on 10 December 2014.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emmanuel Macron's cheeky remark about Prince William uncovered by lip reader
When the French president arrived in the UK for his three-day state visit, he seemingly made a cheeky comment to King Charles about his eldest son, with a lip reading expert now decoding the message A lip reader has revealed the cheeky comment French president Emmanuel Macron seemingly made to King Charles about Prince William when he arrived in the UK. The French leader and his wife Brigitte arrived at the RAF in Northolt on Tuesday where they were greeted by Prince William and Princess Kate, before heading to Windsor for an official welcome ceremony. While on the dais with King Charles and Queen Camilla outside Windsor Castle, Charles and Macron exchanged pleasantries and, according to lip reader Nicola Hickling, spoke about other members of the royal family. During their candid chat, President Macron is said to have made a cheeky comment about Prince William, earning him a laugh from the heir to the throne. According to the lip reader, Macron commented on how tall Prince William is, while comparing him to his much shorter father, The Sun reports. While gesturing to Prince William, Macron apparently said to King Charles: "He is incredibly tall." Charles then replied: "He is very tall. He's six foot one, he is, ever so." William then seemingly joined the conversation to correct his father, saying: "Actually, I'm six foot three." Macron then is said to have replied cheekily to the King: "Unlike us, we're short!" King Charles measures in at 5ft 10, while Macron is even shorter than the monarch, at 5ft 7. The official welcome for the French leader certainly caught the attention of royal fans, with many left perplexed during the ceremony as Prince William and Princess Kate stood awkwardly at the side of the dais, despite their roles as senior working royals. The strange staging caught the attention of many online, as one person pointed out the staging on X, writing: "Am I the only one who objects to this staging? Who thought it was a good idea to place OUR Prince and Princess of Wales off stage like this? The optics are terrible." While several others shared the same sentiment, one royal fan speculated the strict royal protocol that had come into play for the scene, explaining that while the staging may seem unusual, it was actually perfectly normal given William and Kate's roles as supporting members of the monarchy. After the official welcome, the French president then joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate inside Windsor Castle for a tour through the royal exhibition, before the opulent state banquet was held on Tuesday night. More than 160 guests were in attendance at the Castle for the event, with Kate making a surprise appearance in a stunning red floor-length gown. Other royals including Duchess Sophie and Princess Anne were also in attendance, while A-list names such as Elton John and Mick Jagger also snagged an invite. The royals involvement in the three-day French state visit came to an end on Wednesday when King Charles and Queen Camilla took a tour through the Windsor Castle gardens with the French leader, before bidding the Macrons farewell as they journeyed to London. French President Emmanuel Macron is the first European leader to attend a state visit to the UK since Charles was crowned, and since the UK left the EU. During the final day of the state visit today, Macron will head to 10 Downing Street for a UK-France Summit.
New York Post
24-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Here's how many hours we spend using our phones on the toilet every year — and why doctors warn against it
You should flush sh-tty scrolling down the toilet. A new study has revealed the total number of hours Americans spend using their phones on the toilet every year — and it's shocking. 4 Americans can't put their phones down — not even when the toilet seat is down. Yakobchuk Olena – A team from QS Supplies — a bathroom supplies company — surveyed 500 Americans about their bathroom habits. According to the study, Americans spend 49 hours using their phone on the commode — just over two full days a year down the drain. And what are people doing on their phones while sitting on the throne? They're scrolling on social media (66%), watching videos (40%), responding to texts and DMs (37%), reading the news (36%), sending emails (36%), playing games (29%), shopping online (14%), completing work-related tasks (9%) and talking on the phone (8%). But most disturbingly, a strange 2% of people said they answer video calls from the John. And to no one's surprise, Gen Z is the worst culprit of this dirty habit. The generation born between 1997 and 2012 admitted to spending an average of 54 hours doomscrolling while on the toilet. This habit has become more than just something to help them pass…time. 4 According to the study, Americans spend 49 hours using their phone on the commode — just over two full days a year down the drain. Urupong – In fact, over 6 in 10 people (61%) admit to staying on the toilet longer to finish something on their phone. Others — over in 2 in 5 (42%) — even lock themselves away in the loo just to get a break from others. They're trying to get sh-t done and hide when they get pissy. And for 51% of Americans — they just want to enjoy some alone time. 4 Gen Z admitted to spending an average of 54 hours doomscrolling while on the toilet. Helga P-A. – Unfortunately, this habit is dirtier than most might expect, especially because only 1 in 4 people clean their phones after using them in the bathroom. Baby Boomers are the least likely ones to wipe down their phones after coming off the toilet. Doctors warn that using a dirty phone can cause you to develop colds, flu, and gastrointestinal and stomach illnesses. But even if you do clean your cell after you wash your hands, using your phone in the bathroom could still lead to health issues. 4 In fact, over 6 in 10 people (61%) admit to staying on the toilet longer just to finish something on their phone. JYPIX – Experts have warned that sitting on the toilet with your phone could cause 'TikTok tush.' Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and rectum that can lead to pain, itching and bleeding. Frequently, they form due to too much straining during a bowel movement, but just kicking back on the can for too long — like when you're texting or on social media — can hurt you too. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you'll need to give your phone a rest when going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his '10-15' rule may be a huge help in keeping your bum healthy come toilet time.
