Oxford-educated crown prince to bring global view to Chrysanthemum Throne

That's a good picture of them, but the article is all over the place

He may very well be Oxford educated and worldly, but similar to the UK, the monarchs are far removed from any real political influence. Therefore, I see no advantage to Japan's international relations by having a well-travelled monarch.

This dear lady is a pure joy. She will inspire many throughout her life.

Surrounded by the ultra-conservative Imperial Household Agency, who plan and control his every move, meal and word; he'll find it difficult to apply any part of his so-called global acumen to his role on the Chrysanthemum Throne.

At one point, he shocked the public with his blunt defence of his wife from criticism and pressure, drawing a rebuke from his younger brother and sorrowful remarks from his father.

I do like that he has always been supportive of his wife over royal and media pressure. However, I wouldn't call a person Worldly travelling the way he does staying in the best hotels, most expensive food with bodyguards and drivers always nearby. Us JT posters are the definition of Worldly.

Oxford-educated scholar and Global Outlook? Oxford is a breeding ground for old school, ultra conservative, connected toffs. He should abdicate and become a politician.

Educated at the best schools and worldly - change the emperorship. This is what the press said about Masako-sama and look how the IHA beat the bejaysus out of her.

"He is also very concerned about women's rights ... the idea of empowering women and giving them a position of dignity that goes beyond their place in the traditional world."

So does that mean he'd push for a constitutional change to allow a Woman to take the throne in future ?