Royals, Belgium, State Visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, Day 4

Jun 23, 2026

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State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Queen Mathilde of Belgium and the Empress Masako Owada of Japan pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Queen Mathilde of Belgium and the Empress Masako Owada of Japan pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Queen Mathilde of Belgium pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Queen Mathilde of Belgium pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe of Belgium,Emperor Naruhito and Bart De Wever, (N-VA) Prime Minister of Federal Government pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe of Belgium, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Empress Masako Owada of Japan pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe of Belgium, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Emperor Naruhito and the Empress Masako Owada of Japan pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe of Belgium, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Emperor Naruhito and the Empress Masako Owada of Japan pictured during the State Banquet at Laeken Castle during the State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
Entertainment Bilder des Tages Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Japanese Empress Masako pose for photographers prior to the state banquet at the Castle of Laeken - Laken, Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 179015110
Prime Minister Bart De Wever, is welcomed by, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Japanese Empress Masako, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and King Philippe - Filip of Belgium prior to the state banquet at the Castle of Laeken - Laken, Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 179014293
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Japanese Empress Masako, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Prime Minister Bart De Wever pictured during the state banquet at the Castle of Laeken - Laken, Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. BENOITxDOPPAGNE 178999419
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visit the Palace of Laeken during a state visit in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as part of the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium, where they are welcomed by Queen Mathilde and King Philippe. Photo by Monasse T ANDBZ ABACAPRESS.COM Copyright: xMonassexThierry ANDBZ ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visit the Palace of Laeken during a state visit in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as part of the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium, where they are welcomed by Queen Mathilde and King Philippe. Photo by Monasse T ANDBZ ABACAPRESS.COM Copyright: xMonassexThierry ANDBZ ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visit the Palace of Laeken during a state visit in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as part of the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium, where they are welcomed by Queen Mathilde and King Philippe. Photo by Monasse T ANDBZ ABACAPRESS.COM Copyright: xMonassexThierry ANDBZ ABACAx
Entertainment Bilder des Tages Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visit the Palace of Laeken during a state visit in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as part of the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium, where they are welcomed by Queen Mathilde and King Philippe. Photo by Monasse T ANDBZ ABACAPRESS.COM Copyright: xMonassexThierry ANDBZ ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visit the Palace of Laeken during a state visit in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as part of the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium, where they are welcomed by Queen Mathilde and King Philippe. Photo by Monasse T ANDBZ ABACAPRESS.COM Copyright: xMonassexThierry ANDBZ ABACAx
Chamber chairman Peter De Roover, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Senate Chairman Vincent Blondel pictured during a visit to the Belgian parliament, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178971530
Chamber chairman Peter De Roover, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Senate Chairman Vincent Blondel pictured during a visit to the Belgian parliament, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178969882
Senate Chairman Vincent Blondel, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Chamber chairman Peter De Roover pictured during a visit to the Belgian parliament, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178969800
Senate Chairman Vincent Blondel, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Chamber chairman Peter De Roover pictured during a visit to the Belgian parliament, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178969793
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Chamber chairman Peter De Roover pictured during a visit to the Belgian parliament, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178969405
a visit to the Belgian parliament, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178969009
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe - Filip of Belgium, Queen Mathilde of Belgium; Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Empress Masako of Japan pictured during the Official Welcome Ceremony at the Place des Palais Paleizenplein during the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium stand with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on the balcony of the city hall in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium stand with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on the balcony of the city hall in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium stand with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on the balcony of the city hall in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium stand with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on the balcony of the city hall in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
Imperial Couple Visit To Belgium - Day 3 King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan during an official welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2026, as the Japanese imperial couple is on a state visit to Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Olivier Polet ABACAPRESS.COM Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPoletxOlivier ABACAx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Bart De Wever Prime Minister (Belgium) and Emperor Naruhito of Japan pictured during a roundtable discussion to the Lambermont with several ministers of the federal government during the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Bart De Wever Prime Minister (Belgium) and Emperor Naruhito of Japan pictured during a roundtable discussion to the Lambermont with several ministers of the federal government during the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Bart De Wever Prime Minister (Belgium), Maxime Prevot (Les Engages), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs foreign of Federal Government and Emperor Naruhito of Japan pictured during a roundtable discussion to the Lambermont with several ministers of the federal government during the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Bart De Wever Prime Minister (Belgium) and Emperor Naruhito of Japan pictured during a roundtable discussion to the Lambermont with several ministers of the federal government during the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : Bart De Wever Prime Minister (Belgium) and Emperor Naruhito of Japan pictured during a roundtable discussion to the Lambermont with several ministers of the federal government during the state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Belgium, on June 23, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium, 23 06 2026 Brussels Belgium Copyright: xPhilipxReynaersx
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Bart De Wever pose for the photographer during a meeting at the Lambermont Prime Minister s official residence, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. JASPERxJACOBS 178948737
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Bart De Wever pose for the photographer during a meeting at the Lambermont Prime Minister s official residence, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. JASPERxJACOBS 178948720
Japanese Emperor Naruhito signs the guest book at a visit to the City Hall, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxNICOLASxECONOMOU 178947525
King Philippe - Filip of Belgium, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Queen Mathilde of Belgium pictured at a visit to the City Hall, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxNICOLASxECONOMOU 178947494
King Philippe - Filip of Belgium, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako pictured during a visit to the City Hall, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxNICOLASxECONOMOU 178947347
23-06-2026 Belgium Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose pictured at the official welcoming ceremony at the Place des Palais Paleizenplein, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium. Â Copyright: xPPEx
23-06-2026 Belgium Queen Mathilde pictured at the official welcoming ceremony at the Place des Palais Paleizenplein, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium. Â Copyright: xPPEx
23-06-2026 Belgium Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose pictured at the official welcoming ceremony at the Place des Palais Paleizenplein, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium. Â Copyright: xPPEx

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a visit to the Belgian parliament, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178969009

Japanese Emperor Naruhito signs the guest book at a visit to the City Hall, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. POOLxNICOLASxECONOMOU 178947525

23-06-2026 Belgium Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose pictured at the official welcoming ceremony at the Place des Palais Paleizenplein, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium. Â Copyright: xPPEx

23-06-2026 Belgium Queen Mathilde pictured at the official welcoming ceremony at the Place des Palais Paleizenplein, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium. Â Copyright: xPPEx

23-06-2026 Belgium Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose pictured at the official welcoming ceremony at the Place des Palais Paleizenplein, in Brussels, during the official state visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Belgium. Â Copyright: xPPEx