Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-17 23:51 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Military & Defence, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted a formal ceremony at the Royal Palace, where the royal couples stood for the Dutch and Japanese national anthems and reviewed a ceremonial guard of honour. Children waving Dutch and Japanese flags gathered outside the palace as the imperial and royal families greeted guests and officials.
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