Prince Akishino celebrates his 42nd birthday with family

Prince Akishino of Japan celebrated his 42nd birthday yesterday in the company of his family, strolling through the imperial estate at Asaka in Tokyo. With him were wife, Princess Akishino, 41, daughters Princess Mako, 16, and Princess Kako of Akishino and son, Prince Hisahito, 14 months. Prince Akishino revealed that his son has taken his first steps,

[He] has started walking by himself and has expanded his field of activities.

Source: Hello!

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