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15:25 GMT, Monday, 3 November 2008

In pictures: Royal tour of the Far East

Prince Charles is welcomed by students upon his arrival at the National Museum of Emerging Science And Innovation in Tokyo on Tuesday 28 October.

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Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Japan on 27 October and one of their first engagements was at a Tokyo museum, where they received a warm welcome from students...

Prince Charles looks at Honda's humanoid robot "Asimo" at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo Tuesday 28 October

Prince Charles looks at Honda's humanoid robot "Asimo" at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo Tuesday 28 October

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... and from Asimo, Honda's humanoid robot. The couple's visit to Japan marked 150 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Britain.

Prince Charles inspects a bamboo sword used in a Kendo performance at Keio University in Tokyo on Tuesday 28 October

Prince Charles inspects a bamboo sword used in a Kendo performance at Keio University in Tokyo on Tuesday 28 October

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The future King was not entirely sure what to do with the bamboo sword he was given at Keio University in Tokyo.

The Duchess of Cornwall poses with a traditionally dressed actress during a visit to Tokyo's Keio University on Tuesday 28 October

The Duchess of Cornwall poses with a traditionally dressed actress during a visit to Tokyo's Keio University on Tuesday 28 October

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In addition to meeting dignitaries, politicians and other royalty, Charles and Camilla enjoyed a wide range of cultural experiences during their 10-day tour.

Prince Charles drinks green tea with Japan's Princess Takamado at the Afan Forest on 30 October in Nagano, Japan.

Prince Charles drinks green tea with Japan's Princess Takamado at the Afan Forest on 30 October in Nagano, Japan.

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It may not be English Breakfast, but Prince Charles enjoyed a mug of green tea with Japan's Princess Takamado in the Afan Forest.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, attends a "From Scotland with Love" event in Tokyo, Japan, on 30 October 2008.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, attends a "From Scotland with Love" event in Tokyo, Japan, on 30 October 2008.

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And while her husband toured the forest, Camilla attended a "From Scotland with Love" event in Tokyo.

The Duchess of Cornwall visits the children's ward of St Luke's Hospital in Tokyo on 30 October.

The Duchess of Cornwall visits the children's ward of St Luke's Hospital in Tokyo on 30 October.

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Camilla visited a Tokyo hospital where the children were given dogs to play with. The Royal couple also took in the Todaiji Temple, an important centre for Buddhism, during their visit to Japan.

Prince Charles talks to a sniper in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on 31 October.

Prince Charles talks to a sniper in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on 31 October.

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Next stop, Brunei. The royal couple spent the day with Gurkha soldiers at the British base in Seria.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at University of Brunei on Saturday 1 November.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at University of Brunei on Saturday 1 November.

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Despite their packed itinerary in Brunei, the royal couple managed to squeeze in a bit of shopping. The Duchess of Cornwall returned home after Brunei, while the Prince carried on to Indonesia.

Prince Charles in the Harapan Rainforest project in Sumatra, Indonesia, on 2 November.

Prince Charles in the Harapan Rainforest project in Sumatra, Indonesia, on 2 November.

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It is a cause close to his heart, and climate change was at the centre of this tour. Prince Charles planted trees at several rainforest conservation projects.

Prince Charles delivers his rainforest lecture to the Indonesian cabinet at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on 3 November.

Prince Charles delivers his rainforest lecture to the Indonesian cabinet at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on 3 November.

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He had a few dress rehearsals in Japan and Brunei, but this was the big speech. Prince Charles set out his rainforest plan to the Indonesian president and his cabinet in Jakarta.

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Related to this story:
Brunei Gurkhas meet royal couple (31 Oct 08 | Asia-Pacific )
Prince to reveal rainforest plan (01 Nov 08 | Asia-Pacific )
Prince visits rainforest project (02 Nov 08 | Asia-Pacific )
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