The Imperial FamilyActivities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and other Members of the Imperial FamilyTheir Majesties the Emperor Emeritus and Empress EmeritaActivities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress until April 30, 2019Official Duties and Public Activities in the Imperial PalaceCeremony of Appointment of Official with Imperial AttestationCeremony of Appointment of Official with Imperial Attestation (2003)
| Month | Number of Ceremonies/Officials |
|---|---|
| January | 1 (7) |
| February | 1 (1) |
| March | 0 (0) |
| April | 2 (7) |
| May | 1 (8) |
| June | 0 (0) |
| July | 1 (10) |
| August | 0 (0) |
| September | 3 (44) |
| October | 1 (1) |
| November | 2 (42) |
| Total | 12 (120) |
Because of the recovery of His Majesty the Emperor from an illness (January 16th - February 17th, 2003), His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince attended the Ceremony of Appointment of 8 Officials with Imperial Attestation, in the capacity of the temporary delegate for the acts in matters of state.
