Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s coronation ceremony at the Imperial Palace | FULL

Japanese Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his enthronement on Tuesday at Tokyo’s imperial palace in a centuries-old ceremony attended by some 2,000 people, including world leaders and other dignitaries from more than 170 countries. Naruhito, 59, and Empress Masako, a 55-year-old Harvard-educated former diplomat, took over in May in a brief, tradition-filled ceremony but Tuesday’s “Sokui no Rei“ is a more elaborate ritual in which he officially announces his change in status to the world. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: #GlobalNews #Naruhito #JapanImperialFamily