Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, who are visiting England, will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth on the night of the 19th Japan time.

Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am on the 19th, 7:00 pm Japan time, and will be attended by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress from Japan.



Prior to attending her state funeral, His Majesty the Emperor attended a reception hosted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace from 6:00 pm on the 18th, and conveyed his condolences to the King and Queen.



Later, she visited Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth's coffin rests, to mourn.



About 500 people, including President Biden of the United States and other heads of state and royal families, are expected to attend the Queen's state funeral. It means to offer two minutes of silence.



The state funeral is expected to last about an hour, and Their Majesties will spend a final farewell time with their close friend, Queen Elizabeth.