Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have arrived in the United Kingdom for a long-awaited official state visit, originally scheduled for 2020 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-day visit, which will last from June 22 to June 28, includes a state banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla and a visit to Oxford University. Emperor Naruhito expressed his delight at the opportunity to rekindle friendships with the British royal family, whom he described as treating him 'like family' during previous visits. In a rare press conference, he humorously recalled an unsuccessful fly-fishing trip with King Charles. The visit highlights over 150 years of exchanges between the Japanese Imperial Family and the British Royal Family. The Emperor and Empress were warmly welcomed by Japanese nationals and others upon their arrival in London.
Japanese royals arrive for three-day state visit to UK https://t.co/5s0z0mC5tD
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive for state visit four years after Covid delayed it - week-long trip will see them enjoy banquet with the King and visit Oxford University https://t.co/k5ZXEo2cdk https://t.co/BY4Mxe7nHB
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Britain on Saturday for a three-day state visit hosted by King Charles III. https://t.co/RdqGlaKBpj
The Emperor and Empress arrived in London on Saturday and were welcomed by Japanese nationals and others as they entered their accommodation. https://t.co/0vZR60OUue
Video: Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have arrived in the UK for a week long visit. The official state visit begins on Tuesday. https://t.co/6jyOUbuUgJ
Emperor, Empress Arrive in U.K. https://t.co/BOVXWROIBD
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan arrived in London this afternoon. Their Majesties will stay in the UK until 28 June. 🇯🇵🇬🇧 #JapanUK #StateVisit #JapanStateVisit https://t.co/JKEKPhqG3L
Emperor and Empress of Japan arrive in the UK ahead of a long-awaited state visit https://t.co/gtLwH9YeJG
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako have arrived in the UK ahead of their official state visit ✍️: @TedMHennessey https://t.co/I99t35YKg9
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Britain for a three-day state visit hosted by King Charles III ➡️ https://t.co/Rx0TUoD9Xy https://t.co/ciTo77GWUq
Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife Empress Masako arrived in the U.K. on Saturday ahead of a long-awaited official state visit originally scheduled for 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic delayed those plans. https://t.co/vipnxwbPs9
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito arrives in UK for 3-day state visit https://t.co/ruRzzGnrMc
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The Emperor and Empress departed for an international goodwill trip to the United Kingdom, where they are due to attend a state banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla https://t.co/wRScDW4AyR
The eight-day state visit to Britain by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako from Saturday highlights some 150 years of exchanges between the Japanese Imperial Family and the British Royal Family. https://t.co/pOgi9PGr08
Japan's imperial couple leaves for Britain as state guests https://t.co/0W8s2htj7L
Japanese Emperor Naruhito finally begins delayed UK state visit https://t.co/2XsFngRaV4 https://t.co/WwScOZHcun
This is the second official visit since Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne in 2019, following the imperial couple’s attendance at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. https://t.co/Yj1jhyEgUu
Rehearsing for the Royal Procession along The Mall which will take place at noon on Tuesday 25 June as part of the State Visit by Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan. We would love to see many of you there on the day! 🎌 #JapanUK #StateVisit https://t.co/3MS4sOK2wR
Emperor Naruhito of Japan reveals what the British royals are really like behind closed doors - as he praises late Queen and Prince Philip for treating him 'like family' https://t.co/oLeksAModX https://t.co/CIf8oi7Eyl
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are going to visit the UK next week. This video shows an imperial envoy visiting the Grand Shrine of Ise to report the overseas visit to the ancestral deities of the imperial family. https://t.co/B0pPywXb5q
The Mall is getting ready for the State Visit by Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan! 🇯🇵🇬🇧 #JapanUK https://t.co/y7mKJ9a6bi
Emperor shares thoughts ahead of state visit to Britain | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & #Japan Watch https://t.co/I3wH4raUba
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will make a weeklong official visit to Britain from June 22. A look back at trips by Japan’s emperors to Britain since 1945. https://t.co/Yj1jhyEOK2
The Emperor expressed his hopes that his upcoming official visit to the United Kingdom will help strengthen ties with Japan at a press conference at the Imperial Palace https://t.co/ka8YMsgaTw https://t.co/ss3O42om4w
Japan's emperor says he looks forward to deepening ties with Britain's royals during UK visit https://t.co/wxPZkCY9aB
Emperor Naruhito said that Britain's royals have treated him "like family," as he recounted previous trips during a rare news conference on Wednesday ahead of a U.K. state visit. https://t.co/WKCiXYfaBa
Japan's Emperor Naruhito said Wednesday he is "delighted" to finally be able to visit Britain after the trip was delayed by several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The royal said he looks forward to rekindling his friendship with the British royal... https://t.co/Z0QIcagWz6
Emperor recalls time with UK royals ahead of visit: Emperor Naruhito said Britain's royals treated him "like family", as he recounted previous trips at a rare press conference on Wednesday ahead of a UK state visit. But… https://t.co/3AhhDTfSsC #japannews #japantoday
Ahead of his UK state visit, Japan's Emperor Naruhito held a rare press conference on Wednesday. He said Britain's royals welcomed him "like family" on previous visits, and jokingly recalled an unsuccessful fly-fishing trip with King Charles. https://t.co/x6Ge5eACnW