Japanese Emperor Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1 following the abdication of his father, Akihito, has been a performing musician since his school days. His instrument has been the butt of countless jokes, but maybe no more. Naruhito plays the viola:
http://slippedisc.com/2019/05/watch-japans-new-emperor-plays-in-an-orchestra/
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