As Japan’s Emperor Naruhito enthroned, monarchy’s future on shoulders of a 13-year-old prince

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito was enthroned on October 22, 2019, in an ancient ceremony formally recognising his role at the head of the world's oldest continuous hereditary monarchy.  But many are already looking ahead to the next generation of Japanese royals, and noting that the Chrysanthemum throne is most likely to be held next by 13-year-old Prince Hisahito – the only son of Naruhito’s brother, Crown Prince Akishino.