Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have boarded a first class flight to this morning - where they're expected to board a shuttle bus alongside other world dignitaries to get to 's funeral on Monday.The life of the late Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated in the 'reception of the century' this weekend before she's officially laid to rest on Monday surrounded by the who's who of the global elite - including presidents, emperors and royal families.Traditionally, a Japanese emperor would not attend the funeral of any person other than their own parents due to a deep-rooted cultural belief in which death is considered impure.
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