LONDON: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito will pay a state visit to Britain in the coming months, British officials announced on Tuesday, in the first state visit after the country leaves the European Union. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will stay at Windsor Castle, west of London. Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip paid a state visit to Japan in 1975. For state visits, Britain summons all its traditional pomp in a bid to cement cultural, diplomatic and economic ties. The last state visit to Britain was made by US President Donald Trump in June last year.

Source: Manila Times January 14, 2020 17:26 UTC