Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg fills in for mother on visit to Japan

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The 26-year-old princess stepped into the royal spotlight on the four-day official state visit to Japan since her mother Grand Duchess Maria Teresa has a profound fear of flying and thus was unable to make the trip. <p>Photo: &copy; Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg</p>
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg looked on as her father Grand Duke Henri kissed the hand of Empress Michiko, who was joined by her husband Emperor Akihito. <p>Photo: &copy; Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg</p>
Princess Alexandra was seen with Crown Prince Narhito and his wife Crown Princess Masako during the official welcoming ceremony. <p>Photo: &copy; Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg</p>
Princess Alexandra, the only girl of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa's five children, took on the responsibility with aplomb as she attended a string of engagements. <p>Photo: &copy; Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg</p>
Empress Michiko applauded alongside the Luxembourg royals during a meeting in Tsuchiura. <p>Photo: © SIP / Charles Caratini</p>
A poised Princess Alexandra sat alongside her father Grand Duke Henri during a chat with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The Luxembourg visit took place days before it was confirmed that the Emperor will step down in 2019. <p>Photo: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg</p>
Wearing a pearl tiara and bright pink gown with a lace jacket, Princess Alexandra curtsied to Emperor Akihito during a state dinner in the European royal guests' honor. <p>Photo: © SIP / Charles Caratini</p>
Seated at the head table during the official white-tie dinner were, left to right: Empress Michiko, Grand Duke Henri, Emperor Akihito and Princess Alexandra. <p>Photo: © SIP / Charles Caratini</p>
Princess Alexandra and Empress Michiko seemed to get along very well at a concert held at Akasaka Palace. <p>Photo: © SIP Jean-Christophe Verhaege</p>
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