Figure 1.--Here we see Prince Nauruhito before the TV cameras in an unscripted scene. Notice how gracefully he behaves and waves to the photographers.

The Japanese media and public are very interested in the Japanese royal family, including the wives nd children. The Japanese monarchy is one of the few important monarchies to survive into the modern age. And given the traditions until after World War II, the public despite demoritization still hold the emperor and the family in great awe. The only royal family quite comparable to the Japanese royal family is the British royal family. The press interest is comparable, but the Japanese press is much more respectful than Fleet Street. And the Japanese royal family much better behaved. It is interesting to compare the behavior before the camera of Prince William and Prince Nauruhito. Willian came to deslike the intrusive cameras at a very young age, even before he understood the problems betweem his parents and how the press fed on it. Prince Naurihoto was always polite before the press. We are not sure to what extent this was instinctive and to what extent he was coached. And here we are not sure to what extent his parents had professional advise about dealing with the media.

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