It was a glamorous affair at Buckingham Palace tonight: King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at a state banquet, kicking off the imperial couple’s three-day state visit to the UK. The go to was a very long time coming—the Japanese royals have been set to journey to the UK in spring 2020, however it was postponed due to the pandemic.
This week marks the third state go to King Charles has hosted throughout his reign. The primary, in honor of South Africa’s President Ramaphosa, passed off in November 2022, and the second, in honor of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol, was in November 2023. On the primary night of a state go to, a state banquet historically takes place within the Buckingham Palace Ballroom.
Additionally in attendance tonight have been Prince William and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Kate Middleton, although she appeared at Trooping the Colour earlier this month, remains to be undergoing cancer treatment and isn’t again to work, so she was not among the many royals on the banquet this night. Princess Anne, who was hospitalized with a head damage, also missed the banquet.
Right here, see all the most effective photographs of the royals (and their visitors) on the Japan state banquet:
Queen Camilla, Empress Masako, Emperor Naruhito, and King Charles pose for a proper portrait.
The royals appeared to be in good spirits.
Queen Camilla wears the Burmese Ruby Tiara and a gown by Fiona Clare. She additionally wore a new honor from King Charles for the primary time.
Empress Masako wore the Imperial Chrysanthemum Tiara for the primary time, whereas Emperor Naruhito wore the star of the Order of the Garter.
Read more about Masako’s tiara
A view of the Buckingham Palace ballroom.
King Charles III’s cypher is on the dinner plates.
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