On August 7, 2019, Empress Masako, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Hanako, Princess Nobuko and Princess Hisako attended the Florence Nightingale Medal awarding ceremony held at Tokyo Prince Hotel in Minato City. The Empress presided over the delivery ceremony of the 47th Florence Nightingale Medal, and presented the medals to their winners. The medal is awarded to nurses with outstanding achievements around the world. Empress Masako is Honorary President of the Japanese Red Cross Society. |