Japanese State Visit to the UK - Day 1

This week, the Emperor and Empress of Japan are making a State Visit to the United Kingdom. Following an official welcome ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted an official lunch at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also in attendance.

The King and Queen, Prince of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Duke of Kent at the picture gallery today where they were saw Japan-related artefacts from the @RCT pic.twitter.com/Eh43Pum5zO

— Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) June 25, 2024

In the evening, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a state dinner for the Imperial Couple at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also in attendance.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh wore a Suzannah dress with her Jimmy Choo pumps and her Sophie Habsburg bag.

In the evening, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore a Suzannah gown with her Anya Hindmarch clutch and the Lotus Tiara.