King Charles and Queen Camilla bid farewell to Japan Emperor on final day of state visit
The Emperor and Empress of Japan are starting the final day of their state visit.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have formally bid farewell to the Emperor and Empress of Japan at Buckingham Palace this morning, on the final day of the official State Visit programme.
The royal couple shook the hands of the British and Japanese delegations inside the 1844 room before walking to the Grand Entrance to say their final goodbyes.
The Queen, who was wearing a bright blue dress, warmly embraced Empress Masako of Japan, while the King exchanged pleasantries with Emperor Naruhito.
Charles and Emperor Naruhito chatted warmly with ripples of laughter, with the King occasionally patting the Emperor on the arm.
Camilla and Empress Masako spoke with equal ease, with the Empress kissing the Queen on both cheeks.
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Before the end of the prolonged farewell, which lasted around two and a half minutes, Their Majesties moved to the State Bentley for further chit chat.
Camilla shook the Emperor’s hand and, holding his grip, said: ‘Goodbye, it’s been so lovely to have you here.’
The Empress again kissed Queen Camilla on both cheeks, followed by King Charles.
Palace aides said the long farewell reflected the ‘genuinely warm’ relationship between the King and the Emperor.
The Emperor and Empress then waved gleefully from the car as they left the palace.
