Empress Masako led the princesses to a meeting, and Princess Aiko also came, but she participated as an employee
In addition to the New Year's ceremonies, the Red Cross meeting in May is also a rare gathering time. And this meeting can only be attended by the daughters-in-law who marry into the royal family, and the princesses are not qualified.
According to the practice of the royal family, a very important public social responsibility of the royal daughters-in-law is to encourage charity and actively participate in public welfare activities. Beginning with Emperor Meiji's Empress Miko, successive empresses have also served as honorary presidents of the Japan Red Cross Society, while the other princesses have served as honorary vice presidents.
According to Japanese media reports, this year's Japanese Red Cross Conference was held as scheduled. Empress Masako arrives early in the morning at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo's Shibuya district. The Red Cross Congress is an annual event of the Japanese Red Cross that honors individuals who have made positive contributions to Red Cross activities.
Empress Masako, dressed in a white blouse, a blue skirt, and a blue and white top hat, greeted the welcoming staff at the gate of the venue. Masako's clothes are actually old clothes, and the more eye-catching thing is the red medal she wears on the neckline, which is also the Medal of Honor of the Japanese Red Cross.
Then Concubine Kiko of Autumn Shinonomiya also arrived, and Concubine Kiko's ice blue and green suit looked quite refreshing and generous.
At the venue, Empress Masako sat alone on the main seat, and the princesses accompanying her were Noriko Akishinomiya, Hanako Hitachinomiya, Nobuko Mikasa Palace, and Hisako Takaennomiya, who was happy with her grandson a few days ago.
Empress Masako first addressed the congress and then stood up to present the medals to the recipients. Masako had a smile on her face, and she could see that her aura was good. has been the queen for a few years, and now Masako is no longer nervous about this kind of crowded occasion, although her illness has not been cured, but it is good to be able to not show timidity on official occasions.
The media specifically mentioned that at this conference, Princess Aiko, the only daughter of Empress Masako. However, she did not attend the event as a royal princess, but as an employee of the Red Cross.
The royal reporter took a shot of Princess Aiko setting off from the palace in the morning, and in the car, Princess Aiko was still smiling at everyone, nodding frequently.
Princess Aiko graduated from Gakushuin University in March, but instead of studying abroad like other princesses, she chose to work in the social sector. After some consideration, she joined the Red Cross Youth Volunteer Department in April as a non-contract worker, mainly doing some daily paperwork and reception. She needs to work 2-3 days a week in this job, and the rest of the time she has to complete royal duties.
Many royal experts analyzed that Princess Aiko went to work at the Red Cross Society, and behind it was also the choice of her mother, Queen Masako. Masako believes that the working environment and atmosphere of the Red Cross Society are very suitable for Aiko, and she can learn a lot of social knowledge that she can't learn in the court.
As a newcomer who has only been in work for a month, she should also have Masako's consideration to be able to participate in the conference. Princess Aiko used to live in schools and palaces, and it was also a very good opportunity to broaden her horizons when there were a large number of people from all walks of life. Working in an organization like the Red Cross Society, Aiko is still too young, and needs to have a good experience, and get in touch with more and fresher people and things, so that she will have the confidence to work in the future and not be in a hurry.
Unlike other cousin princesses, Princess Aiko has always walked out of a unique life path, and behind these, in fact, there is also the planning and expectation of her mother Masako for her daughter.