Swords and the Royal Family

[Markdd]

Hi,

Well after the death of Prince Philip I was wondering if the British Royal family had any Japanese swords presented to them ,As he was in Tokyo Bay for the surrender and possibly the only Royal there I was wondering if he was presented one there ?or any others that have been given over the years to them? Perhaps they have the Honjo Masamune.

I always find this photo of the surrender fascinating

Mark

[Gakusee]

They do have Japanese swords and they are displayed in various places - Tower of London, their castles including Windsor, etc etc 

[DoTanuki yokai]

https://nihonto.com.au/product/morikuni-katana-made-for-his-royal-highness-the-crown-prince-of-england-future-king-edward-viii-of-england/ this could be interesting for you. 

[Gakusee]

Ok, to be more specific, you can look some of the British royal family items up here and their location, description etc :

 

https://www.rct.uk/collection/62628/court-style-sword-kazaridachi-and-scabbard

[Geraint]

Just to add, there is a kaigunto preserved at Dartmouth Royal Naval college, presented by Lord Louis Mountbatten.  

 

All the best.