UK visit of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako

20 June 2024

We celebrate the visit this week to the UK of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, with a ceremonial welcome taking place tomorrow on Horse Guards Parade.

Faltec Europe Ltd is a Japanese owned business, and our Director Alice Ambrose-Thurman FCA FCIS FRSA and European Plant Manager Christopher Fitzpatrick CMgr MCMI send our very best wishes to the Emperor and Empress on this special occasion.

There will be a carriage ride along the Mall to Buckingham Palace, a visit to Westminster Abbey and then the state banquet in the evening.

The visit will emphasise the economic, military, cultural and scientific links between the UK and Japan, with visits on Wednesday to the Francis Crick Institute and Kew Gardens.

UK exports to Japan are worth £5bn per year, according to the Japanese embassy and we are delighted to be part of the COLLABORATION and INNOVATION which contribute to the successful UK / Japan relationship.