Japan emperor, empress in Belgium Japan s Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. (Pool photo) A14AA0005619785P

Japan emperor, empress in Belgium Japan s Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. (Pool photo) A14AA0005619785P

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Recording Date: Jun 21, 2026

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium Japan s Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. (Pool photo) A14AA0005619785P

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