Camilla, Queen Consort, and King Charles have hosted Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during their three-day state visit to the UK, and wished them goodbye at Buckingham Palace today
Though both Anne and the Princess of Wales were absent, Princess Margaret's grandson Sam Chatto was among guests at a State Banquet honouring the Japanese Emperor and Emperess.
A royal who frequently attends high-profile events but is largely kept out of the spotlight made a surprise appearance this week at the Japan State Banquet.
The Queen wore King Charles's new 'Family Order' badge for the first time while posing for pictures with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ahead of the state banquet.
The royal couple met the Dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, who showed Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako around the Abbey, where they bowed at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
In the Buckingham Palace picture gallery after lunch this afternoon, King Charles III and Queen Camilla led Japan's Emperor and Empress round a specially-arranged Royal Collection exhibition.