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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th June 2024. The couple will not be staying at Buckingham Palace during their visit due to ongoing renovations.
Saturday 22nd June (Pre-State Visit)
- Arrive privately in the United Kingdom at Stansted Airport.
- Greeted by
- Hajime Hayashi, Ambassador of Japan
- Viscount Brookeborough Lord-in-Waiting
- Emperor Naruhito will conduct a private programme of engagements, including a visit to Japan House and the Thames Barrier.
Tuesday 25th (Day 1)
- Welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel
- Attending:
- Prince William
- Welcome Ceremony at Horse Guards Parade
- Inspect Guard of honor
- Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace
- Attending:
- King Charles & Queen Camilla
- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
- Prince William
- Lunch at Buckingham Palace
- Exchange Official Gifts
- View Royal Collection Display
- Attending:
- King Charles & Queen Camilla
- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
- Prince William
- Prince Edward & Duchess Sophie
- Duke & Duchess of Gloucester
- Duke of Kent
- Visit Westminister Abbey and lay wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior
- State Banquet at Buckingham Palace
- Honor Exchange before Banquet
- Attending:
- King Charles & Queen Camilla
- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
- Other UK Royals
- Chart of Past Attendance
- Speech by King Charles
- Speech by Emperor Naruhito
Wednesday 26th (Day 2)
- The Emperor will visit The Francis Crick Institute
- Banquet at Guildhall hosted by Lord Mayor of London
- Attending:
- Emperor Naruhito of Japan
- Prince Edward
& Duchess Sophie - (Sophie was listed on press release, the palace later said, she was never scheduled to attend).
Thursday 27th (Day 3)
- Official goodbye at Buckingham Palace
- Attending:
- King Charles & Queen Camilla
- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
- Visit Young V&A and view Japan: Myths to Manga exhibition
- The Emperor will visit St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, to lay a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II, in the King George VI Chapel.
- The Emperor will tour the historic Temperate House at the Royal Botanic Gardens
Friday 28th (Post-State Visit)
- Visit Oxford University for a private programme of engagements
- Depart at RAF Brize Norton, seen off by Lord Chamberlain
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