Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are being treated to a grand welcome on their three-day state visit to the UK, hosted by King Charles III. The visit includes a ceremonial welcome, a carriage ride, and a lavish state banquet at Buckingham Palace. Despite the ongoing general-election campaign in the UK, the visit underscores the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations. However, the visit will not include a trip to Downing Street due to the election. The visit also saw a moment of concern when an Army soldier collapsed during a rehearsal on the Mall in London due to the heat, highlighting the intense preparations for the high-profile event.
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
Japanese royals to receive UK red-carpet treatment
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are beginning a three-day state visit to the UK. They will receive a ceremonial welcome and a carriage ride up the Mall, with a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. But because of the general-election campaign, the Japanese royal couple will not make a trip to Downing Street.
