Japan emperor Naruhito talks about wife's illness; says 'she still has ups and downs'

Emperor of Japan Naruhito has expressed his concerns over his wife Empress Masako's stress-related illness related to her royal duties. According to the media reports, emperor said that she still has 'ups and downs' and struggles hard to recover from her stress-induced illnesses. Empress Masako's health was fit enough to attend all of Emperor Naruhito's ceremonies when he was sworn in as emperor last year. READ: Naruhito Turns 60, Offers Sympathy To Virus Patients 2/3 I convey, on behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, heartfelt greetings and best birthday wishes to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and gracious congratulations to the Imperial Household, the Government and the people of Japan.#TwendeKazi @JapaninKenya @moscakenya pic.twitter.com/0zOtUpFnzL — AMB.(Dr.) Amina C. Mohamed (@AMB_A_Mohammed) February 22, 2020 'Still on the path to recovery' 🇯🇵#Japan’s Emperor Naruhito celebrates his 60th birthday on 23 Feb. 20 with his wife Empress Masako 📸 Imperial Household Agency #EmperorNaruhito #EmpressMasako #天皇陛下 #天皇徳仁 #皇后雅子 #皇后陛下 #日本 pic.twitter.com/daMPmphEF8 — Royal World Thailand (@rwtofficial1) February 23, 2020 As per the reports, there were hopes that she had recovered from her illness as she attended a series of public events last year but Emperor Naruhito warned the empress was 'still on the path to recovery.' On his 60th birthday on February 23, he briefed the media that her condition has ups and downs and is extremely tired after a big event or any series of events. He further said that he never wants to exert herself too much and continue to work what she can do. He described her as "a good consultant on both private and official matters". READ: Japan's Emperor Naruhito Hopes New Year 'will Be Free Of Natural Disasters' On our way to wish HM Emperor Naruhito a very happy birthday! 🇧🇪🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/jPekmcj3KE — Roxane de Bilderling (@DebilderlingR) February 23, 2020 The palace revealed that she had been undergoing treatment for stress-induced adjustment disorder in 2004, which has resulted in her in skipping some royal engagements. A public gathering to celebrate his first birthday as the emperor was called off amid the fear of deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country. As per reports, Emperor Naruhito offered his sympathy to people infected by the new virus that emerged in China. READ: Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako Accept Queen's Invitation To Visit UK READ: Japan: Emperor Naruhito To Perform The Controversial Daijosai, The Thanksgiving Ritual

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Japan emperor Naruhito talks about wife's illness; says 'she still has ups and downs'

Emperor of Japan Naruhito has expressed his concerns over his wife Empress Masako's stress-related illness related to her royal duties, as per reports.

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