Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the UK
2022/9/20
Sincerest condolences from Japan to the British Royal Family, the Government and the people of the United Kingdom on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the UK from 17 to 19 September to attend the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
On 18 September, His Majesty the Emperor attended the reception given by His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace. His Majesty the Emperor also viewed the Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster to pay his respects.

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On 19 September, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attended the State Funeral at Westminster Abbey. They also signed a book of condolence for the late Queen at Church House.

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In addition, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress offered a wreath as an expression of their sincerest condolences.
Before visiting the United Kingdom, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress expressed their sentiments on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 9 September and observed a three-day mourning period.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the UK from 17 to 19 September to attend the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.


On 18 September, His Majesty the Emperor attended the reception given by His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace. His Majesty the Emperor also viewed the Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster to pay his respects.


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On 19 September, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attended the State Funeral at Westminster Abbey. They also signed a book of condolence for the late Queen at Church House.

©David Parry/PA Media Assignments

Before visiting the United Kingdom, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress expressed their sentiments on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 9 September and observed a three-day mourning period.