UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

Grey Heron on the branch

Grey Heron on the branch

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) sitting on the top of the tree. Blue sky on the background. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Flying Grey Heron

Flying Grey Heron

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) flying on blue sky. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Flying Grey Heron

Flying Grey Heron

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) flying on blue sky. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Grey Heron on the top of the tree

Grey Heron on the top of the tree

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) sitting on the top of the tree. Blue sky on the background. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Grey Heron on the top of the tree

Grey Heron on the top of the tree

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) sitting on the top of the tree. Blue sky on the background. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Grey Heron on the top of the tree

Grey Heron on the top of the tree

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) sitting on the top of the tree. Blue sky on the background. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Flying Grey Heron

Flying Grey Heron

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) flying on blue sky. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Flying Grey Heron

Flying Grey Heron

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) flying on blue sky. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)

Flying Grey Heron

Flying Grey Heron

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) flying on blue sky. (CTK Photo/Roman Krompolc)