Naruhito: Japan's emperor formally proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony

The head of state began his reign in May, after his father, Akihito, became the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years. But on Tuesday, Naruhito, 59, announced his change in status to the world, in an elaborate series of rituals known as"Sokui no Rei" at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Reading from a large piece of paper, Naruhito then proclaimed his enthronement before an audience of the imperial family. The 85-year-old Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who wore a black suit, watched the proceedings from a wheelchair. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stood before Naruhito's throne, and read a speech. He then bowed deeply and yelled:"Long live the emperor!"

A number of high-profile guests were in attendance, including Britain's Prince Charles and embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam. South Korea's Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon was also on the guest list, despite an ongoing trade spat between South Korea and Japan.Celebrations tempered On Friday, the government announced that about 550,000 petty criminals will be pardoned to mark the emperor's enthronement.Naruhito -- whose name means"a man who will acquire heavenly virtues" -- became the 126th Emperor of Japan in May, the latest in an unbroken line that stretches back 14 centuries.

This article is incorrect. The man in the wheelchair is 83 year old Masahito, Prince Hitachi, the younger brother of Emperor emeritus Akihito, who is third in line to the throne.

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