In Pictures: The enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito

Updated / Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019 08:31
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito completes his ascension to the ancient Chrysanthemum throne
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito completes his ascension to the ancient Chrysanthemum throne

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his enthronement in front of royals and leaders from around the world, completing his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

The solemn, ritual-bound ceremony took place at the Imperial Palace
The solemn, ritual-bound ceremony took place at the Imperial Palace
Empress Masako was alongside her husband on her own throne
Empress Masako was alongside her husband on her own throne
The empress wore a multi-layered kimono, trailed by attendants to help her move in the weighty outfit
The empress wore a multi-layered kimono, trailed by attendants to help her move in the weighty outfit
The royal family filed into the palace's Pine Room dressed in heavy robes
The royal family filed into the palace's Pine Room dressed in heavy robes
Hundreds of dignitaries from around the world were in attendance, including Britain's Prince Charles
Hundreds of dignitaries from around the world were in attendance, including Britain's Prince Charles
And old friends Monaco's Prince Albert (R) and King Willem of the Netherlands
And old friends Monaco's Prince Albert (R) and King Willem of the Netherlands
Myanmar's Aung San Kuu Kyi was also among the 2,000 guests
Myanmar's Aung San Kuu Kyi was also among the 2,000 guests
Naruhito officially assumed his duties on 1 May, the day after his father Akihito became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in two centuries
Naruhito officially assumed his duties on 1 May, the day after his father Akihito became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in two centuries
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! Officials shout 'Long Live the Emperor' after the ceremony
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! Officials shout 'Long Live the Emperor' after the ceremony

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