NHK: Prince Akishino and his wife, who attended the coronation ceremony of King Charles of the United Kingdom, commented on their visit to the UK. "I would be delighted if I could contribute to the friendship between Japan and the UK," he said.

"The venue was lively and friendly, and many people who saw it for the first time in a long time were able to talk nostalgically," he added. "It was an opportunity to hear about the situation in the UK from permanent residents, local subsidiaries of companies, and people who are active in the academic and educational fields," he concluded.