Japanese Emperor in the Netherlands for Friendship and Forgiveness

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at Dam Square. The Emperor and Empress are paying a three-day state visit to the Netherlands. On Wednesday, a wreath was laid at the National Monument on Dam Square. The day concludes with a state banquet at the Royal Palace on Dam Square.

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The Emperor and Empress of Japan are paying a three-day state visit to the Netherlands.

rd.nl

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The relationship between the Japanese Imperial House and the Dutch Royal House has not always been good.

Het Laatste Nieuws

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito (66) and Empress Masako (62) are on a state visit to the Netherlands this week, to Willem-Alexander (59) and Máxima (55). That Masako appears with a smile is not a given. For years she suffered from feelings of guilt and depression due to the heavy pressure of the Japanese court. The salvation in her darkest days? A special friendship with the Dutch royal family and decisive action by then-Queen Beatrix.

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Tomorrow, King Willem-Alexander will receive Japanese Emperor Naruhito during a state visit. Robbert van Leeuwen calls on the King to raise the issue of Japan's wartime past. Acknowledging the suffering would be a great symbolic victory.