The King and Queen of Spain departed for Japan today to attend the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito.
They were given a farewell with Honours at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport on Sunday afternoon.
© Casa de S.M. el Rey
Last March the Japanese Government declared that the proclamation ceremony of Prince Naruhito would take place six months after the abdication of Akihito, his father, on the 22nd October 2019. Below is a photo of Their majesties arriving in Japan.
© Casa de S.M. el Rey
The ceremony will be held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Thousands of guests and dignitaries from around the globe are expected to attend.
© Casa de S.M. el Rey
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
SUIT: NEW! CH Carolina Herrera black crepe blazer suit with a double-breasted blazer (£640) and slim-leg trousers (£295).
TOP: Hugo Boss BOSS 'Ferie' short-sleeved sweater (repeat).
BAG: Hugo Boss 'Fanila' clutch (repeat).
 © Casa de S.M. el Rey |  |
SHOES: Hugo Boss 'Staple R100-C' Black Crocodile-Embossed Pumps (repeat).
Europa Press Entertainment
EARRINGS: Bezel set diamond stud earrings (repeat).
© Casa de S.M. el Rey