Singaporean President S.R. Nathan, left, and Japanese Emperor Akihito, right, walk side by side in front of the national flags during the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday, May 11, 2009.
Urmila Nathan, left, wife of Singaporean President S.R. Nathan, unseen, and Japanese Empress Michiko, right, walk side by side during the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday, May 11, 2009.
Singapore's President S.R. Nathan, right, walks with Japan's Emperor Akihito at the entrance of the Akasaka Palace state guesthouse in Tokyo Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako stand together at the start of a welcoming ceremony for Singapore President S.R. Nathan and his wife, Urmila, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, May 11, 2009.
Singapore's President S. R. Nathan, left, toasts with Japan's Emperor Akihito during a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Monday, May 11, 2009.
Singaporean President S.R. Nathan's wife Urmila, left, is greeted by Japan's Empress Michiko upon her arrival with the president for a state dinner at Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, May 11, 2009.
Singapore's President S.R. Nathan, center left, shakes hands with Japan's Emperor Akihito as Nathan's wife Urmil, left, and Empress Michiko look on at the entrance of the Akasaka Palace state guesthouse in Tokyo Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Singaporean President S.R. Nathan, second left, his wife Urmila Nathan, left, are greeted by Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon their arrival for a state dinner at Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, May 11, 2009.
Singapore's President S.R. Nathan, left, and his wife, Urmila, right, talk with Japan's Emperor Akihito, second from left, and Empress Michiko, second from right, respectively during a farewell call at the Akasaka Palace state guesthouse in Tokyo, Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Jordan
Pope Benedict XVI, left is escorted by King Abdullah II of Jordan upon his departure at the end of his visit to Jordan, in Amman, Jordan, Monday, May 11, 2009.
Queen Rania holds her children Princess Salma, right, and Princess Hashem as Princess Iman, partially seen on the left in front of King Abdullah, looks on, during a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI, at the Royal Palace in Amman, Friday, May 8, 2009.
Jordan's King Abdullah II, left, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, during a full honors arrival ceremony at the Pentagon, Friday, April 24, 2009.
Queen Rania of Jordan, center, takes part in a ceremony celebrating the launch of Madrasati "My School" initiative in Amman, Jordan, Monday, April, 13, 2009. The Queen's initiative aims to provide a better educational environment through the mobilization of partnerships with local communities.
Queen Noor of Jordan is photographed on the red carpet prior to the Womens World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria.
Malaysia
Malaysia's Queen Nur Zahirah is seen with Harrods Chairman Mohamed Al Fayed at a Malaysian craft promotion at Harrods department store in London.
Malaysia's Queen Nur Zahirah shakes hands with Harrods Chairman Mohamed Al Fayed, center, at a Malaysian craft promotion at Harrods department store in London.
Monaco
Monaco's Prince Albert II, right, meets Romania's President Traian Basescu, left, upon arriving at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania.
Prince Albert II of Monaco, left, and his host Croatian President Stipe Mesic inspect the guard of honor during the arrival ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Zagreb, Croatia.
State govenor of the German state of North Rhine Westphalia, Juergen Ruettgers, right, welcomes Prince Albert of Monaco in Duesseldorf, western Germany
State governor of the German state of North Rhine Westphalia, Juergen Ruettgers, welcomes Prince Albert of Monaco on an escalator in Duesseldorf, western Germany.