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On the final day of their state visit to the United Kingdom, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are welcomed to Oxford University where both studied. Chancellor of Oxford University Lord Chris Patten and Dame Helen Ghosh, Master of Balliol College, welcome the imperial couple at Balliol College, which Empress Masako attended as a student. IMAGES
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit Merton College, Oxford University, where Naruhito studied from June 1983 to October 1985, on the final day of his state visit to the UK. IMAGES
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako travel by carriage down The Mall in London to Buckingham Palace, escorted by a guard of honour and accompanied by King Charles and Queen Camilla. This marks the beginning of the couple's three day state visit to the United Kingdom. It is the first state visit to the UK by a Japanese head of state since 1998 and, unusually for such a visit, comes during a general election campaign. IMAGES
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako are formally welcomed to Britain for a state visit, with the emperor inspecting troops on Horse Guards Parade alongside King Charles III. A lavish banquet at Buckingham Palace is among the events planned for the three-day trip. IMAGES
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive in Britain ahead of a three-day state visit hosted by King Charles III. IMAGES
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