King Charles Highlights Cultural Ties with Japan at State Banquet

The monarch referenced popular Japanese icons and shared personal anecdotes, including a rare mention of his grandchildren.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan at Buckingham Palace.
Charles mentioned Pokémon and Hello Kitty, linking them to his grandchildren and British roots respectively.
Queen Camilla wore the Burmese Ruby Tiara and debuted King Charles’s Family Order, featuring his portrait and diamonds.
The banquet emphasized the strong diplomatic, economic, and cultural bonds between the UK and Japan.
Prince William was seen reacting humorously to his father's pop culture references during the speech.