Everytime I see a Royal marriage I just cannot believe it .. that a modern nation can have a monarchy and pay from their wallet to maintain their lavish lifestyle.
Sure Japan has a monarchy (performing same constitutional functions) but they never, ever hog the limelight.
Many do not know that The Imperial House of Japan, Yamato Dynasty was founded well before Buddha was born and is said to be over 2,500 years old
Emperor Akihito's personal worth is $40 million which is about same as annual income of Prince Charles from Duchy of Cornwall.