In this photo, provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japan's Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako talk at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo. Naruhito celebrated 61st birthday.
Britain's Prince Charles leaves the King Edward VII's hospital by car in London, following a visit to see his father Prince Philip. Buckingham Palace said the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, 99-year-old Prince Philip was admitted to the private King Edward VII Hospital on Tuesday evening after feeling unwell.
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed.
The Norway royal family from left, King Harald and Queen Sonja, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Prince Sverre Magnus, Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Ingrid Alexandra pose for a Christmas photo at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The one thing that British royalty does really well—even better, we’d argue, than nodding, smiling and occasionally shaking the proffered hands of their lord-loving subjects on public occasions—is putting on a show en famille, soothingly aware of the gratified scraping, yet being completely natural. See this to understand how the next generation is trained: Prince William and Kate on a red carpet stroll at the London Palladium, en route a watch of Pantoland, a theatrical extravaganza. Prince George is the young spark in the striped sweater, Charlotte in the checked frock (do forgive Kate that shoulder-jutting dress) and little Louis in a blue coat out of Legoland. Yes, William does take the best-dressed prize for his nimble pairing of tieless red with black, but who among the children do you think will be a looker? We put our bets on Louis; he’s showing early signs of a dash.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II talks with Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, to meet and thank members of the Salvation Army and local volunteers and key workers from organisations and charities in Berkshire.
Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire to attend a service in celebration of its 800th anniversary. The royal family have embraced the wearing of face masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. In November, it was revealed that Prince William was on the list of royal family members to test positive for coronavirus, shortly after his father, Prince Charles who has also tested positive.
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, left and Queen Suthida, right meet supporters after attending a ceremony to mark an anniversary of the death of King Vajiravudh in Bangkok, Thailand.
In this undated handout photo provided by Kensington Palace. Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge speak via video link with men to discuss their experiences of parenthood during lockdown, in London. Prince William has voiced his concerns about men who lack parenting skills or the support of others to succeed as he chatted to new fathers.
In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japan's Crown Prince Akishino attends a ceremony after he was formally proclaimed the first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Akishisho, Emperor Naruhito's younger brother, was formally sworn in as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne in a traditional palace ritual that has been postponed for seven month and scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida greet supporters in Bangkok, Thailand. Under increasing pressure from protesters demanding reforms to the monarchy, Thailand's king and queen met Sunday with thousands of adoring supporters in Bangkok, mixing with citizens in the street after attending a religious ceremony inside the Grand Palace.
Heir of the Mysuru royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar during 'Vijaya Yatra' on the last day of Dussehra festival, inside the Mysuru Palace premises in Mysuru.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Jyotiraditya Scindia prays during traditional Dussehra puja, in Gwalior district.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito reads a statement to open formally an extraordinary session at the upper house of parliament, in Tokyo.
Mansion of the former family home of Maharaja Duleep Singh’s son, Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh, has gone on sale with a price tag of GBP 15.5 million, in London.
Mansion of the former family home of Maharaja Duleep Singh’s son, Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh, has gone on sale with a price tag of GBP 15.5 million, in London. Duleep Singh, as Maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s youngest son, was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire including Lahore in the 19th century until he was exiled to England when his empire came under the British Raj.
Undated handout photo released by the Royal Communications, showing the unveiling in London of a new portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II by artist Miriam Escofet, left, with Simon McDonald, Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Head of the Diplomatic Service, right. The Queen paid a virtual visit to the FCO via video call, to hear about their response to the COVID-19 outbreak and join the unveiling of the new portrait.
In this file photo, Saudi King Salman chairs the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. King Salman has been admitted to a hospital in the capital, Riyadh, for medical tests due to inflammation of the gallbladder, the kingdom's Royal Court said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency.
Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge visit the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as part of the NHS birthday celebrations, in King's Lynn, England. People across the U.K. joined a round of applause to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the formation of the free-to-use National Health Service, undoubtedly the country's most cherished institution. The reverence with which it is held has been accentuated this year during the coronavirus pandemic.
King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb performs Chhera Panhara rituals during the inauguration of the annual Rathyatra festival, in Puri.
Puri King Dibyasingha Deb being pulled in a chariot as he travels to take part in 'Chhera Panhara' ritual during the Rath Yatra festival, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Puri.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks out during a military parade to mark her official birthday at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth II's birthday is being marked with a special ceremony taking care for social distancing by everyone present amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen celebrates her 94th birthday this year.
An image of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and quotes from her historic television broadcast commenting on the coronavirus pandemic are displayed on a big screen behind the Eros statue at Piccadilly Circus in London.
Belgium's King Philippe, left, visits a section of the University Hospital in Jette, Belgium, designated for Covid-19 patients. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko wearing face masks arrive at their temporary Takanawa Imperial Residence by car, in Tokyo. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth leaves Buckingham Palace for Windsor Castle to socially distance herself amid the coronavirus pandemic, in London. She is heading to her Berkshire home a week earlier than she normally would at this time of year, and is expected to remain there beyond the Easter period.
Britain's Prince Harry and Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, right, pose for the media with a helmet belonging to Lewis Hamilton, during a visit to the Silverstone circuit, in Towcester, England
Britain's Prince William, left, juggles balls next to Kate the Duchess of Cambridge during a meeting with Galway Community Circus performers, local artists and young musicians in Galway, Ireland. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Galway on the last of a three-day official visit to Ireland.
Britain's Prince William speaks during a reception held by Irish Tanaiste, Simon Coveney, in Dublin, Ireland as part of their three-day visit to Ireland.
Britain's Prince Charles, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall react before boarding a new electric double decker bus to leave Clarence House in London to go the London Transport Museum to take part in celebrations to mark 20 years of Transport for London.
Britain's Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, second right, ring the Peace Bell as they visit with Irish President Michael Higgins and his wife Sabina at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began a three-day official visit to Ireland.
Saudi King Salman, center, stands before a meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, at the Royal Court in Riyadh. Pompeo met with King Salman in the capital, Riyadh, in a visit focused primarily on discussing security issues and threats from rival Iran.
Britain's Prince Charles looks at an autonomous vehicle during a visit to officially open the National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) and see the latest innovations in electric and autonomous vehicle technology, at Warwick University in Coventry, England.
Britain's Prince Charles, Royal Founding Patron of the British Asian Trust, gives a speech as he attends a reception for supporters of the British Asian Trust in London.
Britain's Prince Charles, Royal Founding Patron of the British Asian Trust, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, meet musician American Katy Perry, left, and Indian businesswoman Natasha Poonawalla, right, as they arrive to attend a reception for supporters of the British Asian Trust in London.
Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge visit Joe's Ice Cream Parlour in the Mumbles Swansea, Wales.
Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Royal Albert Hall in London to attend the the Bafta Film Awards.
Charles, Prince of Wales speaks during a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2020, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at St Mary the Virgin, in Hillington, England, to attend a Sunday church service. Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds for their work under a deal that allows them to step aside as senior royals.
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, back of vehicle at right and Queen Suthida, review the royal guard during Armed Forces Day at Adisorn military camp's Cavalry Centre at Saraburi province central Thailand.
Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge help make Kulfi milkshakes at MyLahores flagship restaurant in Bradford, England.
Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi meets new sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on behalf of President, Prime Minister, Govt. & people of India on the passing away of HM Sultan Qaboos.
In this photo released by Emirates News Agency, WAM, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, second from left, stand next to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, third from left, as they pose for a photo after witnessing an MOU signing ceremony with Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State, Chairman of Masdar and CEO of ADNOC Group, left, and Makihara Hideki, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, during a reception, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Al-In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency, SPA, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, right, wearing a traditional Saudi robe, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inside a tent in the northwestern desert region of Al-Ula, which the kingdom is touting as a tourism destination, northwest of Medina, Saudi Arabia.
This image made from video shows the motorcade carrying the coffin of Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said, in Muscat, Oman. State media says Oman's ruler, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has died, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. He was 79. The sultan has ruled Oman since overthrowing his father in a bloodless 1970 coup.
This image made from video shows Oman's new sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, makes his first speech in front of the Royal Family Council in Muscat, Oman.
In this photo made available by Oman News Agency, Oman's new sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, right, carries the Sultan Qaboos' coffin at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman. Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Mideast's longest-ruling monarch who seized power in a 1970 palace coup and pulled his Arabian sultanate into modernity while carefully balancing diplomatic ties between adversaries Iran and the U.S., has died. He was 79.
Britain's Prince Charles, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and their children Prince George, right, and Princess Charlotte arrive to attend the Christmas Day morning church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, England.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives to attend a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.
Britain's Prince William, center, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, left, arrive with their son Prince George, center right, to attend the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England.
In this image Britain's Queen Elizabeth II poses for a photo, while recording her annual Christmas Day message to the nation, at Windsor Castle, England. Excerpts released by Buckingham Palace of the pre-recorded message to be broadcast on TV on Christmas Day, show the Queen acknowledging that both Britain and her family have endured a difficult year.
Prince William drives with his son Prince George, right, as they arrive at Buckingham Palace for the traditional Queen's Christmas lunch, in London. Members of the royal family attend the family event celebrating Christmas.
Queen Suthida, center, marches as King Maha Vajiralongkorn is transported on the royal palanquin by royal bearers during the Royal Procession marking the end of the coronation ceremony for King Maha Vajiralongkorn, outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is transported on the royal palanquin during the Royal Procession outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.
Well-wishers hold the portraits of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's King attended the Royal Barge Procession, considered the final phase in his coronation as King Rama X. The ceremonial water-borne procession reserved for the river journeys of kings in royal ceremonies will be the first in the present reign.
In this photo released by Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose for a photo at their residence in Tokyo. Masako celebrated 56th birthday on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.
In this file photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan; Japan's Crown Prince Akishino, center, speaks with his wife Crown Princess Kiko, second right, and their children, Princess Mako, left, Princess Kako, right, and Prince Hisahito, second left, at their residence in Tokyo. Prince Akishino, Emperor Naruhito's brother, celebrated his 54th birthday on Nov. 30.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is shown documents as she visits the new headquarters of the Royal Philatelic society in London. The Royal Philatelic society holds an archive of documents covering everything about the postal service, many of which bear the profile head of the queen.
Britain's Prince Andrew leaves his home in Windsor, England. A lawyer for the victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein says Britain's Prince Andrew should speak to U.S. investigators immediately about what he knew of the convicted pedophile. U.S. attorney Gloria Allred says Andrew should contact American authorities, "without conditions and without delay." Andrew has announced he was pulling out of public duties for the foreseeable future amid a firestorm of criticism over his friendship with Epstein.
Everyone present remembers the occasion. In 1985, John Travolta was Hollywood’s hottest. spinning high after Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive and Grease. Princess Di was a dream incarnate. When he asked her for a dance at the White House state ball, she shyly accepted. Her spellbinding gown will be heading to auction a second time now, after 1997. Probable price? £350,000. Worth every stitch of it, too.
Britain's Prince Charles talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Government House in Auckland, New Zealand. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are on a weeklong trip, during which they plan to visit the city of Christchurch and the historic treaty grounds at Waitangi, where the nation's founding document was signed.
Britain's Prince Charles, left, and his wife Camilla, second left, greet members of the public during a walk at Viaduct Harbour in Auckland during their royal visit to New Zealand. The visit is part of a week-long tour of the country which also takes in Christchurch and Kaikoura.
Prince Charles, right, is given a traditional Maori welcome as he and the Duchess of Cornwall are formally welcomed to New Zealand at Government House in Auckland, on the third day of the royal visit to New Zealand
Prince Charles receives a hongi from a maori elder as he and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visit the Wesley Community Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The visit is part of a week-long tour of the country which also takes in Christchurch and Kaikoura.
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales alights from an electric auto-rickshaw during his visit to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prince Charles during a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind shakes hands with Prince Charles during a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greet well-wishers from an open car in a parade marking Naruhito's enthronement in Tokyo
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to spectators during the royal motorcade in Tokyo.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, centre, with from left front row, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. Back row, second from left, Prince Edward, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, the Duchess of Gloucester, Tim Lawrence, and Princess Anne attend the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London.
Britain's Prince Harry salutes after he and his wife Meghan the Duchess of Sussex each placed a Cross of Remembrance as they attend the official opening of the annual Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London. The Field of Remembrance pays tribute to all the people who have served in the British armed forces since World War I.
Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya meets Bru refugees during their protest demanding resumption of free ration and cash-dole to them, in Kanchanpur.
Emperor Naruhito waves as he leaves the Imperial Palace after the enthronement ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako, right, host the court banquet, in Tokyo. Japan's Naruhito proclaimed himself Emperor during an enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace, declaring himself the country's 126th monarch.
This handout photo taken and released from the Imperial Household Agency of Japan shows Japan's Emperor Naruhito, center, and Empress Masako, right, welcome Britain's Prince Charles, left, prior to the court banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, right, (R) leaves the ceremony hall with Crown Princess Akishino, center rear, after his brother Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his enthronement at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino, right, and Crown Princess Kiko, second from right, arrive for the ceremony at "Kashikodokoro", one of three shrines at the Imperial Palace, in Tokyo. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited three Shinto shrines at the Imperial Palace before Naruhito proclaims himself Japan’s 126th emperor in an enthronement ceremony.
Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima interact with students at ‘Tiny Miracles’ – an organization founded by Dutch entrepreneur, Laurien Meuter, in Mumbai.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander, left, and Queen Maxima are received by Maharashtra Governer Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Governer's house in Mumbai. King Willem-Alexander is on his first state visit to India following his ascension to the throne in 2013.
Britain's Prince William, right, and his wife Kate meet Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, left, in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate interact with students during their visit to a school outside Islamabad, Pakistan.
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate arrive in a traditionally painted motorized rickshaw to attend a reception in Islamabad, Pakistan. They kicked off a five-day tour of Pakistan on Tuesday amid much fanfare and tight security.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II delivers the Queen's Speech during the official State Opening of Parliament in London.
The crown of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is carried to the official State Opening of Parliament in London.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, right, escorts Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate as they arrive at the Nur Khan base in Islamabad, Pakistan. They are on a five-day visit, which authorities say will help further improve relations between the two countries.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, delivers the Queen's Speech at the official State Opening of Parliament in London.
Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima pay tribute at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in Rajghat, New Delhi
Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar during a meeting with Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
In this photo released by the Government of India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, talks to Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during a ceremonial reception accorded to them at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India. King Willem-Alexander is on his first state visit to India, following his ascension to the throne in 2013.
In this photo released by the Government of India, Dutch King Willem-Alexander, second left and Queen Maxima, left are greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, Indian President Ramnath Kovind, second right and Kovind's wife Savita Kovind, back to camera during a ceremonial reception accorded to them at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India. King Willem-Alexander is on his first state visit to India, following his ascension to the throne in 2013.
Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive at AFS Palam, in New Delhi. Also seen is Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Channabasappa Angadi (L).
President Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcome Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi
Members of royal family of Kolhapur Shrimant Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj, Yuvraj Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati and Kumar Malojiraje Chhatrapati exchange 'shami leaves' during a procession on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami in Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the present ruler of the erstwhile royal family, performs rituals seated on his golden throne on the occasion of Dasara festival, in Mysore
