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Royals, Belgium, State visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, Day 1

Jun 20, 2026

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  • Crown Princess Elisabeth Welcomes Japanese Emperor and Empress - Brussels Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife, Empress Masako are welcomed by Princess Elisabeth of Belgium upon their arrival at Melsbroek airport in Brussels, Belgium, 20 June 2026. The Japanese imperial majesties are on a state visit to Belgium. This year, Belgium and Japan celebrate 160 years of diplomatic relations. This state visit is therefore the opportunity to confirm the close ties between the two countries, which are also reflected in the special bond between the Belgian royal family and the Japanese imperial family Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxPHILIPxREYNAERS 178450938
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxPHILIPxREYNAERS 178450879
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxPHILIPxREYNAERS 178450870
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxPHILIPxREYNAERS 178450862
  • State Visit Of The Emperor And The Empress Of Japan To Belgium MELSBROEK, BELGIUM - JUNE 20: Princess Elisabeth pictured welcoming emperor Naruhito and the empress Masako Owada of Japan at their descent of the airplane on June 20, 2026 in Melsbroek, Belgium, 20 06 2026 Melsbroek Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
  • State Visit Of The Emperor And The Empress Of Japan To Belgium MELSBROEK, BELGIUM - JUNE 20: Princess Elisabeth pictured welcoming emperor Naruhito and the empress Masako Owada of Japan at their descent of the airplane on June 20, 2026 in Melsbroek, Belgium, 20 06 2026 Melsbroek Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
  • State Visit Of The Emperor And The Empress Of Japan To Belgium MELSBROEK, BELGIUM - JUNE 20: Princess Elisabeth pictured welcoming emperor Naruhito and the empress Masako Owada of Japan at their descent of the airplane on June 20, 2026 in Melsbroek, Belgium, 20 06 2026 Melsbroek Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
  • State Visit Of The Emperor And The Empress Of Japan To Belgium MELSBROEK, BELGIUM - JUNE 20: Princess Elisabeth pictured welcoming emperor Naruhito and the empress Masako Owada of Japan at their descent of the airplane on June 20, 2026 in Melsbroek, Belgium, 20 06 2026 Melsbroek Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
  • State Visit Of The Emperor And The Empress Of Japan To Belgium MELSBROEK, BELGIUM - JUNE 20: Princess Elisabeth pictured welcoming emperor Naruhito and the empress Masako Owada of Japan at their descent of the airplane on June 20, 2026 in Melsbroek, Belgium, 20 06 2026 Melsbroek Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
  • State Visit Of The Emperor And The Empress Of Japan To Belgium MELSBROEK, BELGIUM - JUNE 20: Princess Elisabeth pictured welcoming emperor Naruhito and the empress Masako Owada of Japan at their descent of the airplane on June 20, 2026 in Melsbroek, Belgium, 20 06 2026 Melsbroek Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
  • Japanese Empress Masako, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Crown Princess Elisabeth pictured during the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178447130
  • Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Japanese Empress Masako and Crown Princess Elisabeth pictured during the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178447039
  • State Visit Of The Emperor And The Empress Of Japan To Belgium MELSBROEK, BELGIUM - JUNE 20: Princess Elisabeth pictured welcoming emperor Naruhito and the empress Masako Owada of Japan at their descent of the airplane on June 20, 2026 in Melsbroek, Belgium, 20 06 2026 Melsbroek Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxPHILIPxREYNAERS 178446543
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178446439
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178446438
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxPHILIPxREYNAERS 178446386
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxPHILIPxREYNAERS 178446371
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon their arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178442152
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon their arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178441709
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon their arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178441050
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon their arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178440310
  • Crown Princess Elisabeth welcomes Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako upon their arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178439640
  • Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako pictured at the arrival at Melsbroek military airport for an official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium, on Saturday 20 June 2026, in Brussels. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178439114
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