It was not for nothing that Masako's first international appearance was in Amsterdam for the abdication of Beatrix and investiture of Willem-Alexander. It gave her a great opportunity to show her gratitude towards Beatrix and at the same time she had the chance to catch up with many of her husband's other European friends like Philippe and Mathilde but also Charles and Camilla and the other crown princely couples.
I think we'll see many of them travel to Japan in october for the official banquet and other celebrations.
Didn't Naruhito and Philippe go to Oxford at the same time? The college experience can form some very strong bonds.
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