JAPANESE PRINCE FUMIHITO HAS BEEN PROCLAIMED HEIR TO THE CHRYSANTHEMUN THRONE

Japanese Prince Fumihito has been officially proclaimed heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne, during the “Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi” ceremony on 8 November 2020 at the Matsu no Ma State Room of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.

The “Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi” ceremony, part of the “Rikkoshi no rei” rituals, had been postponed for seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The heir to the Imperial throne takes part in formal ceremony. pic.twitter.com/JBGH8F00P0

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During the ceremony, Prince Fumihito said: “I will carry out my duties by deeply acknowledging my responsibilities as Crown Prince”.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and members of the Imperial Family Princess Akiko, Princess Yoko of Mikasa, Princess Takamako, Princess Tsuguko, Prince Hitachi, Princess Hanako and Princess Tomohito of Mikasa, Princess Mako and Princess Kako of Akishino attended the ceremony.

Imperial family attend "Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi" on November 8, 2020. pic.twitter.com/BO2TkFTzdW

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito only has a daughter, Princess Aiko, who is not allowed to be next in line, despite calls to change the law to allow a female heir to the throne.

【写真まとめ】秋篠宮さま、憲政史上初の華やかな「立皇嗣の礼」に

11月8日、皇居で執り行われました。

秋篠宮さまが皇位継承第1位となったことを広く示す儀式です。https://t.co/V8raJPQ4Jf pic.twitter.com/Dtl0EFOoU9

— ハフポスト日本版 / 会話を生み出す国際メディア (@HuffPostJapan) November 9, 2020

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Prince Fumihito wore a traditional orange robe. His wife Princess Kiko dressed a traditional kimono with “hakama” skirt.

Following the “Rikkoshi no Reimei”ceremony, Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Kiko visited the Three Palace Sanctuaries in the grounds of the Imperial Palace.

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In the afternoon, Crown Prince Fumihito, alongside his wife Crown Princess Kiko, thanks Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in a ceremony called “Choken no gi” at the Matsu no Ma State Room.

November 8 at 4:30pm: Choken-no-Gi (First Audience ceremony)

Crown Prince Akishino (Fumihito) and Crown Princess Kiko greet and thank Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.

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— Prisma 😷 (@ImperialJPNfan) November 8, 2020

Fumihito, Prince Akishino, Crown Prince of Japan was born on 30 November 1965 as the younger son of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko. He is the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito. 

立皇嗣宣明の儀を終えた秋篠宮さまが、初めて天皇陛下に会う「朝見の儀」が皇居・宮殿で行われました。（中）

秋篠宮さまの歩みを写真特集でhttps://t.co/cFoiILH7Ij pic.twitter.com/p6GYuQIM3b

— 朝日新聞 映像報道部 (@asahi_photo) November 8, 2020

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