has released new details of the Japan state visit, which will take place later this month. and will host Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan from 25 to 27 June at Buckingham Palace, at the request of the government. , and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will also accompany the King and Queen during certain engagements.
The state visit had originally been planned for 2020 but was postponed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new statement, the Palace announced: "Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of His Majesty The King from Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th June 2024. "Their Majesties The King and Queen will host the State Visit at Buckingham Palace.
" It has been confirmed that the Emperor and Empress of Japan will arrive at Stansted Airport on 22 June, three days prior to the state visit. Their Majesties will be greeted by His Excellency Mr Hajime Hayashi, Ambassador of Japan. The Viscount Brookeborough KG, Lord-in-Waiting, will greet Their Majesties on behalf of the King.
Before the state visit begins, the Emperor will undertake a private schedule of engagements, including visits to Japan House and the Thames Barrier. On the first day of the official visit, the Prince of Wales - who has been taking care of and their three children amid the Princess' cancer treatment - will greet the Emperor and Empress of Japan, at their hotel. Prince William, 41, will travel with the couple to the Horse Guards Parade,.
