Addresses by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress on the occasion of Imperial Succession

Address by His Majesty the Emperor at the Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi, Ceremony for Proclamation of Crown Prince at the Seiden (State Hall) , November 8th , 2nd Year of Reiwa(2020)

Today,I hereby perform the Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi, Ceremony for Proclamation of Crown Prince, in accordance with the Imperial Household Law, and proclaim to those at home and abroad that Prince Akishino is Crown Prince.