Japanese Emperor's State Visit to UK Proceeds with Adjustments Amid Election

King Charles and Prince William to host Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, avoiding political distractions during campaign period.

The state visit will occur from June 25 to June 27, just days before the UK general election on July 4.
Prince William will lead the royal welcome, filling in for Princess Kate who is undergoing cancer treatment.
Traditional ceremonies such as the Horse Guards Parade and a state banquet at Buckingham Palace are scheduled.
Meetings with political figures, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, are excluded to maintain political neutrality.
This is the first state visit hosted by King Charles since his cancer diagnosis and the first state visit by the Japanese Emperor to the UK.