Prince Akishino, the younger son of Japanese Emperor Akihito, and his wife Princess Kiko on Tuesday arrived in Italy on an eight-day trip to attend a celebration of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and pay a courtesy call on Pope Francis in Vatican City, Kyodo news agency reported.

The couple will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Wednesday. Their audience with the pontiff is set for the following day.

The prince and princess are also expected to visit museums in Milan and Florence and meet with Japanese residents.

Source: MENA