The Prince of Wales is set to welcome Emperor Naruhito, 64, and Empress Masako, 60, of Japan at their hotel on June 25. This important duty places Prince William front and center during the state visit later this month.
However, Prince William will be without his wife, Kate Middleton, who accompanied him in welcoming South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee during their state visit in November 2023.
The Japanese royals are scheduled to arrive in England on June 22 and will participate in a series of private engagements before being hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Their visit will conclude on June 27.
This announcement follows a temporary pause in royal engagements due to the upcoming UK elections on July 4. Last month, palace officials stated that royal outings would be reduced to avoid distracting from the election campaign.
Kate Middleton, who has been on a break from royal duties due to health issues since the beginning of the year, is expected to remain out of the public eye until later this year.
