NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE SOCIETIES
Cherry Blossom Royal Buds of Promise and
Junior Princess Programs
Applications for 2026 Programs will be available January 1, 2026
Cherry Blossom Royal Buds of Promise Program
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We are inaugurating our Cherry Blossom Royal Buds of Promise Program. The program is open to girls ages 1 to 4.
Our Cherry Blossom Royal Buds will participate in the Cherry Queen’s Storytime & Royal Cherry Blossom Tea Party, be individually introduced, and receive a crown from the U.S. and Japan Cherry Blossom Queens. They will also participate in a cultural activity and have the opportunity to take a photo with our Queens.
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We encourage our Buds of Promise to attend the Lantern Lighting and NCSS Celebration Gala (ticket not included) as well where they will be recognized.
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State and Territorial Societies can have more than one part, it is not limited, and applications are accepted on a first come - first serve basis.
The Junior Princess Program began in 2012 for young girls aged 5 - 15.
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The Junior Princess Program began to create interest in the Cherry Blossom Program for young girls, who would grow up learning about the program and eventually participate in the Cherry Blossom Program for young women.
The program also allows sisters of princesses, our Princess Alumnae families and members of state and territorial societies to participate in the ticketed activities as well. As a special addition, they are individually introduced for the first time at the Princess Tea where they receive their sash and tiara from the U.S. and Japan Cherry Blossom Queens.
We encourage them to attend the Lantern Lighting and NCSS Celebration Gala as well where they will be recognized.
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State and Territorial Societies can have more than one Junior Cherry Blossom Princess, it is not limited and applications are accepted on a first come - first serve basis.
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Applications for 2026 will be available in the fall of 2025.
