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In Pictures: Japan's Emperor Naruhito's ascension to the throne

Naruhito leads the world's oldest hereditary monarchy, going back 1,500 years

Last updated: October 22, 2019 | 13:50

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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China's Vice President Wang Qishan arrives at the Imperial Palace.

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India's President Ram Nath Kovind (C) and his wife Savita arrive at the Imperial Palace.

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South Korea's Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon arrives at the Imperial Palace.

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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives at the Imperial Palace.

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Britain's Prince Charles and Denmark's Crown Princess Mary attend the enthronement ceremony.

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Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (R), his wife Crown Princess Kiko (2nd R) and other members of the imperial family arrive at the Imperial Palace sanctuaries where Emperor Naruhito will report the proclamation of his ascension to the throne in Tokyo.

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Japan's Princess Kako and Princess Mako arrive for a ceremony to proclaim Emperor Naruhito's enthronement at the Imperial Palace.

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Japan's Crown Prince Akishino arrives for a ceremony to proclaim Emperor Naruhito's enthronement at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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Members of Japan's imperial family attend the enthronement ceremony where Emperor Naruhito officially proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) shouts banzai cheer for Emperor Naruhito (top L) and Empress Masako during the enthronement ceremony where emperor officially proclaims his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Emperor Naruhito officially proclaims his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne during an enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a ceremony to proclaim his enthronement to the world, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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