King Charles receives Japan’s highest honour as Emperor Naruhito makes state visit to UK

The King has been presented with Japan’s highest honour – the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum. Charles was awarded the accolade by Emperor Naruhito on the first day of the Japanese state visit to the UK, after the royal parties gathered for lunch at Buckingham Palace. In return, the emperor was appointed to the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry in the UK. Gifts were also exchanged, with Charles presenting the emperor with a bottle of artisanal, small batch release, single malt scotch whisky from the Japanese-owned Aberdeenshire distillery, Glen Garioch. To accompany the whisky was a pair of silver and gold beakers by British goldsmith House of Benney, commissioned to feature both the Imperial Seal and the King’s cypher. The Emperor and Empress had received a ceremonial welcome at Horseguards before heading to Buckingham Palace where they viewed a display of Japanese items from the Royal Collection. Daily Record Homepage: h