Tokyo, March 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Princess Akiko will make unofficial visits to Luxembourg and Monaco from March 16 to 24, the Imperial Household Agency said Friday. According to the agency, the princess, a second cousin of Emperor Naruhito, will give a lecture on Japanese art at a museum in Luxembourg. In Monaco, the princess is slated to watch a match of an international under-12 rugby sevens tournament in the capacity of honorary patron of the Japan Rugby Football Union, at the invitation of Prince Albert II of the city-state. Princess Akiko will also deliver a speech at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Monaco. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japan Princess Akiko to Visit Luxembourg, Monaco