State Visit of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan to the United Kingdom (22-28 June 2024)
2024/6/29
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the United Kingdom from 22 to 28 June at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III. From 25 to 27 June Their Majesties attended a Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade, a lunch hosted by His Majesty King Charles III, a State Banquet given at Buckingham Palace by Their Majesties The King and Queen, and other state functions as guests of His Majesty The King.
- Schedule of Their Majesties’ Visit (as of 4 June 2024)
- Remarks by the Emperor prior to the visit (Japanese only)
- Remarks by the Emperor following the visit (Japanese only)
Activities of Their Majesties during the visit
- Saturday 22 June Arrival
- Sunday 23 June Japan House London, Audiences with Japanese nationals living in the UK and British nationals with connections to Japan
- Monday 24 June Thames Barrier, Reception with members of the Japanese community and friends of Japan in the UK
- Tuesday 25 June Ceremonial Welcome and Royal Procession, Luncheon, Westminster Abbey, State Banquet at Buckingham Palace
- Wednesday 26 June Francis Crick Institute, Royal College of Music, State Banquet at Guildhall
- Thursday 27 June Formal farewell to Their Majesties The King and Queen, Young V&A Museum,Windsor Castle, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Friday 28 June Departure