The King is hosting a state visit from the Japanese royal family
The glittering event saw the royals dressed in their finest outfits, with Queen Camilla looked especially splendid in cream silk crepe embroidered dress by Fiona Clare, alongside the Burmere ruby and diamond tiara. She also debuted the King's family order, a tradition that sees female royals wearing a picture of the monarch, which dates back to the time of King George IV.
Meanwhile, King Charles and Naruhito wore some stunning suits and Masako looked beautiful in an elegant cream dress alongside the Chrysanthemum tiara.who started their day by being greeted by the British monarch and Camilla at The Royal Pavilion before Charles and Naruhito inspected the Guard of Honour.
The royals then travelled up the Mall in a carriage before enjoying a private lunch inside Buckingham Palace. Naruhito and Masako were then shown Japanese-related items from the Royal Collection before a visit to Westminster Abbey.The state visit has been different from normal ones with the schedule having to be changed due to the general election campaign. TheStaff at Buckingham Palace put the finishing touches on ahead of the State Banquet making sure not even one fork was out of place.
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