Royal household says shock reports are 'not true' as country grapples with idea of beloved monarch stepping aside to make way for son Japan's Emperor Akihito has no plans to step down, the imperial household has insisted - denying reports the 82-year-old wants to abdicate in what would be an extraordinary move for a royal line going back more than 2,600 years. The country's establishment was been thrown into tumult after respected public broadcaster NHK - citing palace sources - said Akihito wan...
Royal household says shock reports are 'not true' as country grapples with idea of beloved monarch stepping aside to make way for son Japan's Emperor Akihito has no plans to step down, the imperial household has insisted - denying reports the 82-year-old wants to abdicate in what would be an extraordinary move for a royal line going back more than 2,600 years. The country's establishment was been thrown into tumult after respected public broadcaster NHK - citing palace sources - said Akihito wan...
Share this Article
Recommended