天皇皇后両陛下、イギリスを公式訪問

天皇皇后両陛下は、国賓としてイギリスを公式訪問、オックスフォードに留学されていた天皇には懐かしい旅です。

タイトル：Imperial couple leave for Britain on a trip down memory lane

※trip down memory lane. 思い出をたどる旅

※down memory lane懐かしい、過去を懐かしむ

➾make nostalgic visit　懐旧［郷愁］に満ちた、懐古［郷愁］の念にとらえられた

➾sentimental journey　センチの、感情的な、心情的な、感情に影響された、涙もろい

即位の翌年に予定されていたもの、コロナとエリザベス女王の国葬で延期となっていました。

The trip, originally planned for 2020, was intended to be the emperor’s first overseas visit after he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne the previous year. But it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, although he did attend her state funeral.

まずは馬車でバッキンガム宮殿へ。

The state visit began Tuesday, when Charles and Queen Camilla formally welcomed the emperor and empress, then accompanied them on a ceremonial carriage ride to Buckingham Palace.

ウエストミンスター寺院にある「無名戦士の墓」をご訪問

Emperor and Emperess laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey before returning to the palace for a state banquet.

➾graveもあった。アメリカではthe tomb of the unknown soldier

公式な晩さん会

In the evening, Emperor Naruhito, ruler of the Chrysanthemum throne, and Empress Masako were feted with a lavish state banquet.

※fete＝祝典、賑やかな催し　動詞：be feted 宴をはって歓迎される　※lavish贅沢な、豊富な

※state banquet➾white-tie banquet　※white-tie正式夜会服の、正装を要する

black-tie〔パーティーなどが〕セミフォーマルウェア［準礼装・準正装］を必要とする

天皇は国王に漆器をプレゼント。能登半島地震で被災した輪島市の伝統工芸品です。

The King received a Wajima lacquerware box from the emperor, who chose the gift in honor of those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake which hit Japan at the start of the year.

漆器＝lacquerware / japan

選挙前のタイミングの晩さん会の座席順に注目が集まりました。（その後、7月4日に労働党が政権を奪還し政権交代）

Mr Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will take a break from the campaign trail to attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace, just over a week before the General Election.

A prime minister usually sits near the head of the table, with the leader of the opposition positioned further down.

Typically, state guests are hosted by the prime minister at No. 10 Downing Street, but this part of the visit has been canceled due to the election.

※No. 10 Downing Street＝英国首相官邸

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The Emperor and Empress bid farewell to British Monarchs, concluding their official state guest events in the United Kingdom.