- Royal Family latest news: King Charles and Queen Camilla greet Japan's Emperor Naruhito as state visit starts
The Emperor and Empress of Japan received a glittering ceremonial welcome of military pomp and pageantry in London today as their long-awaited state visit began.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla greeted their guests on Horse Guards Parade where some of the nation's most prestigious regiments were on display. The two heads of state warmly shook hands as did their wives under a large purpose-built pavilion that shielded them from the blistering summer sun amid 27C (81F) temperatures.
Prince William had escorted the Emperor and Empress from their overnight hotel in the capital, arriving almost ten minutes late in chauffeur driven cars. But his wife the Princess of Wales, who returned briefly to the spotlight at Trooping the Colour on June 15 despite her cancer treatment, is not expected to take part in the visit this week.
At the end of the welcome ceremony today, there was a traditional carriage procession to Buckingham Palace where a private lunch was held. The two heads of state sat together in the lead coach, followed by Camilla and the Empress who has a chronic allergy to horse hair and therefore wore a white face mask as a precaution.
Missing from the state visit is Princess Anne, who remains in hospital today after suffering minor head injuries and concussion after she was reportedly kicked by a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire on Sunday.
![Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace in London today as the state visit begins](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539933-13566829-Queen_Camilla_with_Empress_Masako_of_Japan_arriving_at_Buckingha-a-1_1719319772916.jpg)
Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace in London today as the state visit begins
![King Charles III (second right) and Camilla (second left) with Emperor Naruhito (far right) and Empress Masako of Japan (left) at the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539701-13566829-King_Charles_III_second_right_and_Camilla_second_left_with_Emper-a-2_1719319772917.jpg)
King Charles III (second right) and Camilla (second left) with Emperor Naruhito (far right) and Empress Masako of Japan (left) at the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade today
![Royal carriages carrying King Charles, Queen Camilla, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako travel along The Mall today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/14/86542859-13566829-image-a-199_1719321327986.jpg)
Royal carriages carrying King Charles, Queen Camilla, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako travel along The Mall today
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Queen Camilla and Empress Masako of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace today during the state visit
![King Charles III (left) and Emperor Naruhito arriving at Buckingham Palace today during the state visit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86541955-13566829-image-a-187_1719319943491.jpg)
King Charles III (left) and Emperor Naruhito arriving at Buckingham Palace today during the state visit
![King Charles III (left) and Emperor Naruhito inspect the Guard of Honour at Horse Guards Parade today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86541947-13566829-image-a-188_1719319959433.jpg)
King Charles III (left) and Emperor Naruhito inspect the Guard of Honour at Horse Guards Parade today
![Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles arrive at Buckingham Palace in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86540491-13566829-Japan_s_Emperor_Naruhito_and_King_Charles_arrive_at_Buckingham_P-a-3_1719319772918.jpg)
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles arrive at Buckingham Palace in London today
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Members of the military arriving at Buckingham Palace today during their state visit
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King Charles III and Emperor Naruhito of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace this afternoon
![Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour, formed of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with the Band of the Welsh Guards, during a state visit in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539697-13566829-Japan_s_Emperor_Naruhito_and_King_Charles_inspect_the_Guard_of_H-a-6_1719319772919.jpg)
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour, formed of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with the Band of the Welsh Guards, during a state visit in London today
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The Prince of Wales with Hirofumi Nakasone, the Japan party's head of the official suite, arriving at Buckingham Palace today
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James Cleverly, Rishi Sunak and Lord Cameron at Horse Guards Parade today
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako today
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla laugh at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour, formed of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with the Band of the Welsh Guards, during a state visit in London today
![Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan and Prince William at the ceremonial welcome today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86541961-13566829-image-a-198_1719320124118.jpg)
Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan and Prince William at the ceremonial welcome today
![King Charles III speaks with Emperor Naruhito of Japan at the ceremonial welcome today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86541941-13566829-image-a-193_1719320047574.jpg)
King Charles III speaks with Emperor Naruhito of Japan at the ceremonial welcome today
![King Charles III and Japan's Emperor Naruhito travel in the 1902 State Landau Carriage today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86541939-13566829-image-a-194_1719320051672.jpg)
King Charles III and Japan's Emperor Naruhito travel in the 1902 State Landau Carriage today
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour
At about midday today, the King and Queen had an awkward wait at Horse Guards Parade because the Emperor and Empress of Japan were delayed in traffic.
Their Majesties arrived on schedule just before noon and were greeted by Sir Kenneth Olisa, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako had then been scheduled to arrive at 12.10pm.
But guards, who chatted anxiously at the sidelines, were informed at 12.14pm that the Emperor and Empress were one minute away, but they did not appear until 12.18pm.
Palace aides confirmed the unexpected delay was due to traffic.
The King and Queen appeared to be in high spirits and were seemingly unbothered by the delay, making polite conversation to pass the time.
When the Emperor and Empress did arrive, with William in tow, the ceremonial greeting passed seamlessly.
Waiting on the parade ground was a guard of honour formed by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards who, when not performing ceremonial duties, are fighting soldiers.
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King Charles and Camilla at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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Japans Empress Masako arrives by car to attend the ceremonial start of the state visit today
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Prince William greets Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London today
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Troops prepare to fire a gun salute on the day of the Japanese state visit in London today
![King Charles III and Japan's Emperor Naruhito walk away after inspecting a Guard of Honour today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86541957-13566829-image-a-197_1719320109810.jpg)
King Charles III and Japan's Emperor Naruhito walk away after inspecting a Guard of Honour today
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King Charles III and Japanese Emperor Naruhito at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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A member of the Household Cavalry who lost her helmet during the procession today
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Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today
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King Charles III and Japanese Emperor Naruhito at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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The King and Queen greet their guests on Horse Guards Parade in London this afternoon
They were joined on parade by the Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry with their magnificent Shire Drum Horses, leading four divisions of the dazzling Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
In the distance could be heard the low rumble of a 41-gun royal salute fired from Green Park by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and at the Tower of London the same number of volleys was fired by the Honourable Artillery Company.
The Japanese national anthem was played, and the Emperor inspected the guard of honour, accompanied by the King, who walked a few paces behind his guest.
The King wore a morning suit with a top hat, and he briefly removed his headwear as a mark of inspect when he passed the regimental colours.
Watching from the pavilion were the royal women, the Queen, wearing an Anna Valentine dress and Philip Treacy hat, and the Empress along with the waiting dignitaries.
These included Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, Home Secretary James Cleverly and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
![King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for the ceremonial welcome in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539437-13566829-King_Charles_III_and_Queen_Camilla_arrive_for_the_ceremonial_wel-a-18_1719319772924.jpg)
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for the ceremonial welcome in London today
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The procession arrives at Buckingham Palace today during the Japanese state visit
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A gun salute is fired on the day of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's state visit
![Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Home Secretary James Cleverly laugh ahead of the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538541-13566829-Prime_Minister_Rishi_Sunak_Foreign_Secretary_Lord_David_Cameron_-a-21_1719319772925.jpg)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Home Secretary James Cleverly laugh ahead of the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade in London today
![King Charles III and Japanese Emperor Naruhito at Horse Guards Parade in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539501-13566829-King_Charles_III_and_Japanese_Emperor_Naruhito_at_Horse_Guards_P-a-22_1719319772926.jpg)
King Charles III and Japanese Emperor Naruhito at Horse Guards Parade in London today
![Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour, formed of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with the Band of the Welsh Guards, during a state visit in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539599-13566829-Japan_s_Emperor_Naruhito_and_King_Charles_inspect_the_Guard_of_H-a-23_1719319772926.jpg)
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour, formed of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with the Band of the Welsh Guards, during a state visit in London today
![King Charles and Camilla at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538771-13566829-King_Charles_and_Camilla_at_the_welcome_ceremony_at_Horse_Guards-a-24_1719319772927.jpg)
King Charles and Camilla at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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The Prince of Wales with Hirofumi Nakasone, the Japan party's head of the official suite, arriving at Buckingham Palace today
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Prince William at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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King Charles III and Japanese Emperor Naruhito at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako today
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Soldiers from the Coldstream and Irish Guards march towards Horse Guards Parade today
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Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace in London today
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako today
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King Charles III arrives at Horse Guards Parade in London for the ceremonial welcome today
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Soldiers on Horse Guards Parade take part in the ceremonial welcome this afternoon
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Queen Camilla arrives at Horse Guards Parade in London for the ceremonial welcome today
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A gun salute is fired on the day of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's state visit
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King Charles III speaks to Rishi Sunak as he arrives for the ceremonial welcome today
After the ceremony, the King and the Emperor then left in a carriage together, chatting away happily while the Emperor beamed, looking thrilled by the spectacle of the procession.
They were followed in another carriage by Queen Camilla and the Empress, departing in a procession with a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry.
The royal party then arrived at Buckingham Palace in carriages, as their procession slowly made its way across the palace forecourt before passing under the central arch.
The carriages travelled around the quadrangle, where they were met by a second Guard of Honour formed of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.
As the procession arrived at the Grand Entrance, the Guard of Honour received the royal party with a royal salute and the band played the Japanese and British National Anthems.
The Emperor and the King were in the first carriage and the Emperor clambered out first as it pulled up at the steps, followed by the King.
The pair chatted amicably and enjoyed a brief chuckle on the red carpet as they awaited the arrival of their wives.
![Grenadier Guards, a Regiment of the Household Division Foot Guards, stand on duty today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538065-13566829-Grenadier_Guards_a_Regiment_of_the_Household_Division_Foot_Guard-a-36_1719319772932.jpg)
Grenadier Guards, a Regiment of the Household Division Foot Guards, stand on duty today
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Japan's Empress Masako arrive for the welcome today
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King Charles III arrives at Horse Guards Parade in London for the ceremonial welcome today
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King Charles III shakes hands with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Horse Guards Parade today
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People watch the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards march past ahead of today's ceremonial welcome
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Prince William greets Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London today
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A Guard of Honour, found by 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, at Horse Guards Parade today
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Queen Camilla arrives at Horse Guards Parade in London for the ceremonial welcome today
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Home Secretary James Cleverly laugh ahead of the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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King Charles and Camilla at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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Prince William greets Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London today
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Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace in London today
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit today
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Queen Camilla arrives at Horse Guards Parade in London for the ceremonial welcome today
![Queen Camilla arrives at Horse Guards Parade in London for the ceremonial welcome today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538955-13566829-Queen_Camilla_arrives_at_Horse_Guards_Parade_in_London_for_the_c-a-50_1719319772938.jpg)
Queen Camilla arrives at Horse Guards Parade in London for the ceremonial welcome today
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A member of the Grenadier Guards stands on duty as people watch from behind barriers today
![King Charles III speaks to dignitaries as he arrives for the ceremonial welcome today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538787-13566829-King_Charles_III_speaks_to_dignitaries_as_he_arrives_for_the_cer-a-52_1719319772939.jpg)
King Charles III speaks to dignitaries as he arrives for the ceremonial welcome today
![Guards line up on the day of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako state visit today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538777-13566829-Guards_line_up_on_the_day_of_Japan_s_Emperor_Naruhito_and_Empres-a-53_1719319772940.jpg)
Guards line up on the day of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako state visit today
![King Charles waits with Queen Camilla for the start of the ceremonial welcome today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538953-13566829-King_Charles_waits_with_Queen_Camilla_for_the_start_of_the_cerem-a-54_1719319772940.jpg)
King Charles waits with Queen Camilla for the start of the ceremonial welcome today
![The ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit takes place in London this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538053-13566829-The_ceremonial_welcome_for_the_Japanese_state_visit_takes_place_-a-55_1719319772940.jpg)
The ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit takes place in London this morning
![Prince William greets Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539167-13566829-Prince_William_greets_Emperor_Naruhito_and_Empress_Masako_at_the-a-56_1719319772941.jpg)
Prince William greets Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London today
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People watch the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards march past ahead of today's ceremonial welcome
The Emperor appeared to admire the carriage, gesturing to it as they spoke.
The Queen and the Empress got out of the second carriage and joined the King and the Emperor on the steps before they headed inside.
After lunch, the King will invite the Emperor and Empress to view a special exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to Japan.
The three-day state visit comes in the midst of a General Election. During Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign there were no incoming state visits at the same time as a general election.
A Japanese foreign ministry official said the emperor and Empress's visit would not be a political one and it was hoped it would forge 'friendly relations across generations' between Japan's imperial family and the British royal family.
In 2017, a Spanish state visit by King Felipe VI was quickly rescheduled - after an agreement between the late Queen and King Felipe - because the date clashed with a snap election in the UK.
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PM Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron and Home Secretary James Cleverly
![Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86539961-13566829-Queen_Camilla_with_Empress_Masako_of_Japan_arriving_at_Buckingha-a-59_1719319772942.jpg)
Queen Camilla with Empress Masako of Japan arriving at Buckingham Palace in London today
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Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today
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Home Secretary James Cleverly, PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron today
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Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today
![Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, PM Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538101-13566829-Foreign_Secretary_Lord_Cameron_PM_Rishi_Sunak_and_Home_Secretary-a-63_1719319772944.jpg)
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, PM Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly today
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The ceremonial welcome is being held by King Charles III and Queen Camilla today
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Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today
![King Charles III shakes hands with Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538785-13566829-King_Charles_III_shakes_hands_with_Foreign_Secretary_Lord_David_-a-66_1719319772945.jpg)
King Charles III shakes hands with Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron this morning
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The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today
![King Charles and Camilla at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538489-13566829-King_Charles_and_Camilla_at_the_welcome_ceremony_at_Horse_Guards-a-68_1719319772946.jpg)
King Charles and Camilla at the welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in London today
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People watch the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards march past ahead of today's ceremonial welcome
![Home Secretary James Cleverly adjusts his collar at Horse Guards Parade in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538773-13566829-Home_Secretary_James_Cleverly_adjusts_his_collar_at_Horse_Guards-a-70_1719319772947.jpg)
Home Secretary James Cleverly adjusts his collar at Horse Guards Parade in London today
![The ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit takes place in London this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538051-13566829-The_ceremonial_welcome_for_the_Japanese_state_visit_takes_place_-a-71_1719319772947.jpg)
The ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit takes place in London this morning
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Members of the Band of the Welsh Guards march into Horse Guards Parade this morning
![Armed police officers pass beneath Union and Japanese flags flying along The Mall today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538063-13566829-Armed_police_officers_pass_beneath_Union_and_Japanese_flags_flyi-a-73_1719319772948.jpg)
Armed police officers pass beneath Union and Japanese flags flying along The Mall today
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Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards ahead of the ceremonial welcome today
![Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538035-13566829-Members_of_the_1st_Battalion_Welsh_Guards_ahead_of_the_ceremonia-a-75_1719319772949.jpg)
Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today
![Members of the Welsh Guards outside Buckingham Palace in London this afternoon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538767-13566829-Members_of_the_Welsh_Guards_outside_Buckingham_Palace_in_London_-a-76_1719319772949.jpg)
Members of the Welsh Guards outside Buckingham Palace in London this afternoon
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Home Secretary James Cleverly, PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron today
A Palace spokesman said this week's programme had been 'slightly adapted', adding: 'As a general principle, it has of course been adapted as a result of the current pre-election period of sensitivity.'
Missing elements appear to be the usual Downing Street talks with the Prime Minister, a speech to the Palace of Westminster by the visiting head of state, and meetings with opposition leaders.
Mr Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer are expected to take a break from the campaign trail to attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace, just over a week before the General Election.
A Japanese Foreign Ministry official said the emperor and empress's visit would not be a political one and it was hoped it would forge 'friendly relations across generations' between Japan's imperial family and the British royal family.
The dinner, in the ballroom of the Palace, will see Mr Sunak and Sir Keir dress in white tie, process in and take their seats around the horseshoe-shaped table to hear speeches and toasts by Charles and the emperor.
A prime minister usually sits near the head of the table, with the leader of the opposition positioned further down.
![Members of the Band of the Welsh Guards march into Horse Guards Parade this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538043-13566829-Members_of_the_Band_of_the_Welsh_Guards_march_into_Horse_Guards_-a-78_1719319772950.jpg)
Members of the Band of the Welsh Guards march into Horse Guards Parade this morning
![Buckingham Palace is pictured today on the first day of a three-day Japanese State Visit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86537785-13566829-Buckingham_Palace_is_pictured_today_on_the_first_day_of_a_three_-a-79_1719319772950.jpg)
Buckingham Palace is pictured today on the first day of a three-day Japanese State Visit
![Soldiers from the Coldstream and Irish Guards march towards Horse Guards Parade today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86537789-13566829-Soldiers_from_the_Coldstream_and_Irish_Guards_march_towards_Hors-a-80_1719319772951.jpg)
Soldiers from the Coldstream and Irish Guards march towards Horse Guards Parade today
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King Charles III speaks to dignitaries ahead of the ceremonial welcome in London today
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Crowds are seen on the flag-lined Mall ahead of the ceremonial start of the state visit today
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A guard walks as people gather on The Mall on the day of the Japanese state visit this morning
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Home Secretary James Cleverly, PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron today
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The shoes of the members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in London this morning
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The ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit takes place in London this morning
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Home Secretary James Cleverly, PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron today
![The ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit takes place in London this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538039-13566829-The_ceremonial_welcome_for_the_Japanese_state_visit_takes_place_-a-88_1719319772960.jpg)
The ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit takes place in London this morning
![Police officers ride horses as they pass beneath Union and Japanese flags along The Mall today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86537373-13566829-Police_officers_ride_horses_as_they_pass_beneath_Union_and_Japan-a-89_1719319772961.jpg)
Police officers ride horses as they pass beneath Union and Japanese flags along The Mall today
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Home Secretary James Cleverly, PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron today
![Union and Japanese flags fly along The Mall in London today ahead of the Japanese state visit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86537375-13566829-Union_and_Japanese_flags_fly_along_The_Mall_in_London_today_ahea-a-91_1719319772962.jpg)
Union and Japanese flags fly along The Mall in London today ahead of the Japanese state visit
![Crowds are seen on the flag-lined Mall ahead of the ceremonial start of the state visit today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86537371-13566829-Crowds_are_seen_on_the_flag_lined_Mall_ahead_of_the_ceremonial_s-a-92_1719319772963.jpg)
Crowds are seen on the flag-lined Mall ahead of the ceremonial start of the state visit today
![Home Secretary James Cleverly, PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86538865-13566829-Home_Secretary_James_Cleverly_PM_Rishi_Sunak_and_Foreign_Secreta-a-93_1719319772963.jpg)
Home Secretary James Cleverly, PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron today
![Buckingham Palace is pictured today on the first day of a three-day Japanese State Visit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/25/13/86535099-13566829-Buckingham_Palace_is_pictured_today_on_the_first_day_of_a_three_-a-94_1719319772963.jpg)
Buckingham Palace is pictured today on the first day of a three-day Japanese State Visit
State visits are planned by the Foreign Office, in consultation with the Palace.
William, who is president of the Football Association, is expected to be at the state banquet but it clashes with England's last group game in the Euro 2024 tournament.
Emperor Naruhito, ruler of the Chrysanthemum throne, and Empress Masako will be feted with the lavish banquet, where the King and the emperor will give speeches.
The Japanese visitors will spend seven days in the UK after arriving at Stansted Airport in Essex on Saturday to carry out private engagements before the official state visit.
On Thursday, they will bid farewell to the King and Queen and privately visit St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle to lay a wreath on the tomb of the late Queen, before having a private visit to Oxford on Friday.
The key event in the royal calendar is Charles's first incoming state visit since his cancer diagnosis.
The visit previously had to be postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Soldiers rehearse their manoeuvres on The Mall yesterday ahead of the Japanese state visit
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A rehearsal in London yesterday for the ceremonial welcome for the Japanese state visit
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A guard collapses to the ground yesterday during a rehearsal on The Mall for the state visit
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Emperor Naruhito at Japan House in London on Sunday ahead of the state visit's official start
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Princess Anne at Royal Ascot last Thursday. She is in hospital after being injured by a horse
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Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at Southmead Hospital in Bristol today to visit his wife Anne
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Southmead Hospital in Bristol, pictured yesterday, which is where Anne is being treated
The visit is being seen as hugely important for Anglo-Japanese diplomatic, trade and cultural relations at a crucial time for the UK, particularly economically.
But Anne will miss the state banquet after suffering minor injuries to her head and concussion when she was reportedly kicked by a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate.
The Princess Royal, a skilled horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, was walking on her Gloucestershire estate on Sunday evening when the incident happened.
After being given medical care at the scene, she was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by road for tests, treatment and observation.
The 73-year-old will miss several engagements this week, including an overseas tour to Canada which was due to start this weekend.
Her accident is the latest health upset to the hit the Royal Family this year, with the King and Kate both being diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for cancer, and Sarah, Duchess of York, having skin cancer.