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Japan's Emperor Akihito kicks off ceremonies for his abdication, the first in 200 years for the world's oldest monarchy. Akihito is handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his eldest son, 59-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, in a series of solemn rituals that also usher in the new imperial era named "Reiwa" -- meaning beautiful harmony -- that will last throughout the new monarch's reign.
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
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan make their way from Oxford's Balliol College to their next engagement on the final day of their state visit to the United Kingdom. Crowds gather to greet them on Oxford's Broad Street. The emperor and empress both studied at Oxford and are welcomed back by the University's Chancellor, Lord Chris Patten. IMAGES
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 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
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