Japanese Emperor, Empress visit Oxford University; Details Here

The Emperor and Empress have a special connection with the university. Through this visit, the imperial couple once again relived their student lives at Oxford University.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited their alma mater at the University of Oxford. It was a special visit as the royal couple has a special connection with the university, both of them have studied at the university. Emperor studied MLitt in History at Merton College and Empress studied International Relations at Balliol College. The imperial couple visited their respective colleges.

During a special ceremony at Convocation House, Empress Masako was given an honorary degree by Oxford University. While visiting Oxford University, they met with college masters, Vice Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey CBE FRS FMedSci, and Chancellor Lord Chris Patten.

During his speech, the Emperor said, "As I passed the Magdalen Bridge, and as the majestic streets and the iconic "Dreaming Spires" came into view, I was vividly reminded of the days that I spent at Oxford. The complex mix of hope and anxiety for my new life I felt during my matriculation; the challenging yet affectionate tutorial sessions of the late Dr Highfield and Professor Mathias; the flavour of the coffee I had with my friends in Merton's MCR after lunch and dinner: everything to do with Oxford triggers in me fond memories of the two years here that seemed to pass all too quickly."

"We are very grateful that after this luncheon, my wife, Masako, who also had the privilege of studying at Balliol College for two years – five years later than myself – will be honoured with the conferment of an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law. Masako and I are always reminiscing about the happy and irreplaceable days we experienced in Oxford," he added.

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