ENTHRONEMENT OF EMPEROR NARUHITO AND EMPRESS MASAKO
The Enthronement Ceremony (Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi) of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan took place at The Tokyo Imperial Palace on October 22, 2019.
The Emperor headed to The Tokyo Imperial Palace in the morning and was greeted by well-wishers.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesNaruhito and Masako became Emperor and Empress on May 1, the day after his father, Emperor Akihito, abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Embed from Getty Images- PREPARATIONS FOR ENTHRONEMENT CEREMONY OF EMPEROR NARUHITO.
- EMPEROR NARUHITO’S ENTHRONEMENT BANQUET.
- EMPEROR NARUHITO AND EMPRESS MASAKO HELD TEA PARTY FOR ROYALS.
- BANQUET HOSTED BY PM ABE CELEBRATES EMPEROR NARUHITO’S ENTHRONEMENT.
- EMPEROR NARUHITO’S ENTHRONEMENT PARADE.
Royals Arrived for Emperor Naruhito Enthronement
Royalty from around the world and foreign dignitaries arrived to The Tokyo Imperial Palace for the 30-minutes ceremony.
Embed from Getty ImagesPrince Charles of Wales.
Embed from Getty ImagesQueen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
Embed from Getty ImagesKing Carl XVI Gustaf and daughter Crown Princess Victoria.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesQueen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium.
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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan.
Embed from Getty ImagesGrand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.
Embed from Getty ImagesMalaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad and Malaysia’s Queen, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar.
Embed from Getty ImagesCrown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
Embed from Getty ImagesCambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
Embed from Getty ImagesCrown Prince Haakon of Norway.
Enthronement Ceremony of Emperor Naruhito
The Enthronement Ceremony is an elaborate ritual at The Tokyo Imperial Palace in which Emperor Naruhito officially announced his change in status to the world.
Embed from Getty ImagesCrown Prince Fumihito.
Embed from Getty ImagesCrown Princess Kiko.
Embed from Getty ImagesPrincess Kako and Princess Mako of Akishino.
Embed from Getty ImagesPrince Hitashi.
Embed from Getty ImagesEmpress Masako.
Embed from Getty ImagesMembers of Japan’s Imperial Family.
A general view during the ceremony to proclaim Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement to the world, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain.
Embed from Getty ImagesKing Letsie III of Lesotho and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso.
Embed from Getty ImagesBrunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, King Carl Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria.
At the sound of a gong in the Seiden-Matsu-no-Ma (State Room), two courtiers opened the purple curtains on the throne, known as The Takamikura. The throne is 6.5-meter-high.
Naruhito was revealed standing in front of The Takamikura, dressed in a dark orange robe called “Korozen no goho” and a black headdress.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his enthronement at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/W92XzpLmHK
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) 22 de octubre de 2019
The Emperor officially proclaimed his enthronement as he said:
“I pledge hereby that I shall act according to the Constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people of Japan, while always wishing for the happiness of the people and the peace of the world, turning my thoughts to the people and standing by them. I sincerely hope that our country, through our people’s wisdom and unceasing efforts, achieves further development and contributes to the friendship and peace of the international community and the welfare and prosperity of humankind.”
Emperor Naruhito of Japan
Embed from Getty ImagesJapan’s Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his enthronement in a ritual-bound ceremony ??
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 22, 2019
Dignitaries from over 180 countries, including Prince Charles, attended the Ceremony of Accession, which took place in Tokyo.
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Empress Masako was on a smaller throne, known as The Michōdai (Throne of Her Majesty the Empress). She was dressed in a heavy 12-layered robes that can weigh around 15 kilogrammes (33 pounds).
Embed from Getty ImagesEmpress Masako of Japan.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesPrime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a congratulatory speech on behalf of people of Japan. He said:
Embed from Getty Images“Looking up to Your Majesty as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people, we, the people of Japan, with fresh minds, will engage in our very best efforts to create a bright future for a Japan in which we take pride, a Japan that is peaceful and brimming with hope, and an era of culture coming into being and flourishing, when people bring their hearts and minds together in a beautiful manner.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
After that, Prime Minister lead three banzai cheers “long live the Emperor”.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesKing Letsie III of Lesotho, Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Grand Duke Henri, Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Embed from Getty ImagesPrince Charles and Crown Princess Mary behind of them Crown Prince Hussein and Prince Alois of Liechtenstein.
Embed from Getty ImagesPrince Albert II of Monaco.
Embed from Getty ImagesJapan’s Emperor Naruhito leaves at the end of the enthronement ceremony.
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty ImagesEmpress Masako.
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- PREPARATIONS FOR ENTHRONEMENT CEREMONY OF EMPEROR NARUHITO.
- EMPEROR NARUHITO’S ENTHRONEMENT BANQUET.
- EMPEROR NARUHITO AND EMPRESS MASAKO HELD TEA PARTY FOR ROYALS.
- BANQUET HOSTED BY PM ABE CELEBRATES EMPEROR NARUHITO’S ENTHRONEMENT.
- EMPEROR NARUHITO’S ENTHRONEMENT PARADE.
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