Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will make a state visit to the UK in late June, their first since Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will visit the UK for about a week in late June, their first visit since Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in September 2022. The state visit, which includes a welcoming event and banquet at Buckingham Palace, is being planned while considering King Charles III's health. This will be the couple's second international goodwill visit since Emperor Naruhito's enthronement.