Japanese emperor and empress start UK state visit

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are beginning a three-day state visit to the UK.

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The ceremonial welcome marks the start of a three-day state visit to the UK.

The King, in the first state visit since his cancer diagnosis, stood on the podium to greet the emperor and empress.

In the blazing sunshine on Horse Guards Parade the Japanese royal couple were able to observe the guard of honour.

In what must have been sweltering bearskins, the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards lined up on the parade ground gravel. Bands played music for the Japanese visitors.

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