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

Jun 23, 2026

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King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Japanese Emperor Naruhito follow pass by soldiers 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 on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178910531
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Emperor Naruhito 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
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Emperor Naruhito 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
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Emperor Naruhito 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
State Visit of the Emperor and the Empress of Japan to Belgium BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 23 : King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Emperor Naruhito 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Japanese Emperor Naruhito, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium follow by Japanese Empress Masako and Queen Mathilde of Belgium 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 on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178909667
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium and Japanese Empress Masako 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 on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The Emperor and Empress of Japan visit Belgium from June 20-25. ERICxLALMAND 178899255
Japan emperor, empress in Belgium Japan s Emperor Naruhito (front row, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (front row, 2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium s King Philippe (front row, far L) and Queen Mathilde (front row, far R) at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. Standing behind them are (from R to L) Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleonore and Prince Emmanuel. (Pool photo) A14AA0005619817P

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