Updated
Updated · The Japan Times · Jun 16
Emperor Naruhito Tours 17th-Century Het Loo Palace Museum on Netherlands Visit
Updated
Updated · The Japan Times · Jun 16

Emperor Naruhito Tours 17th-Century Het Loo Palace Museum on Netherlands Visit

3 articles · Updated · The Japan Times · Jun 16

Summary

  • Apeldoorn hosted Emperor Naruhito on Monday as he toured Het Loo Palace museum, viewing court paintings, bedrooms and a chapel while receiving briefings from the museum’s head.
  • The visit formed part of his official Netherlands trip, with Naruhito and Empress Masako staying at nearby Het Oude Loo Castle; the empress skipped the museum stop to prepare for upcoming events.
  • Tuesday brings a move to the Royal Palace Amsterdam, followed the next day by a welcoming ceremony and banquet hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.
  • Saturday marks the couple’s departure for Belgium before they return to Japan on June 26, extending the trip beyond the Netherlands.

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