Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako receive Queen Suthida

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Posted By: Angel Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 14:41

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako received Queen Suthida of Thailand, capping off the Queen’s captivating visit to Japan.

The Emperor and Empress of Japan received the “pilot queen” today as they welcomed Queen Suthida to the Imperial Residence.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako warmly greeted Queen Suthida as she arrived on the grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. The three reportedly exchanged greetings in English before heading inside.

The Emperor and Empress hosted tea for the Queen, who was meeting them for the first time.

Queen Suthida will conclude her very successful trip to Japan, which saw the Queen captivate those around the world by flying to the country, driving herself to and from hockey matches, and her graceful nature, which many people spoke of, on 22 October.





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Angel D. – originally from Texas – has been writing on global Royal, Imperial, and Aristocratic Families since 2018 with an interest in the British, Thai, and Japanese Houses. Founding ‘Imperial Material ♚’ (@ImplMaterial) in June 2023, and joining the team at The Royal News Organisation (RNO) in January 2026.

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