Visit of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume to Japan: May 14-18, 2011

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1. H.R.H. Prince Guillaume, The Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, will visit Japan from Saturday, May 14 to Wednesday, May 18 as a distinguished guest on a working visit.
2. During his visit, Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan will invite H.R.H. Prince Guillaume to the Imperial Palace for a luncheon. His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan will have an audience with H.R.H. Prince Guillaume.
3. Japan welcomes H.R.H. Prince Guillaume’s visit to Japan as conducive to further deepening friendly relations between Japan and Luxembourg. - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

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Crown Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg and Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito greet at Togu Palace, Naruhito's residence, prior to their meeting in Tokyo, Tuesday, May 17, 2011
**Pic** - credits AP

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Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko had lunch Tuesday with Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, according to the Imperial Household Agency.
It was the first meeting between the Japanese imperial couple and the 29-year-old Luxembourg prince, who is on a five-day visit to Japan from Saturday to promote investment in his country, the agency said. - AP
**Pic 1** **Pic 2** - credits Kyodo