即位礼正殿の儀の天皇陛下のおことば

宮内庁・即位礼正殿の儀の天皇陛下のおことば（令和元年10月22日） 

　さきに，日本国憲法及び皇室典範特例法の定めるところにより皇位を継承いたしました。ここに「即位礼正殿の儀」を行い，即位を内外に宣明いたします。

　上皇陛下が三十年以上にわたる御在位の間，常に国民の幸せと世界の平和を願われ，いかなる時も国民と苦楽を共にされながら，その御心を御自身のお姿でお示しになってきたことに，改めて深く思いを致し，ここに，国民の幸せと世界の平和を常に願い，国民に寄り添いながら，憲法にのっとり，日本国及び日本国民統合の象徴としてのつとめを果たすことを誓います。

　国民の叡智とたゆみない努力によって，我が国が一層の発展を遂げ，国際社会の友好と平和，人類の福祉と繁栄に寄与することを切に希望いたします。

The Imperial Household Agency : Addresses by His Majesty the Emperor (October 22, 2019) 

Having previously succeeded to the Imperial Throne in accordance with the Constitution of Japan and the Special Measures Law on the Imperial House Law. I now perform the Ceremony of Enthronement at the Seiden State Hall and proclaim my enthronement to those at home and abroad.

I deeply reflect anew that for more than 30 years on the Throne, His Majesty the Emperor Emeritus constantly prayed for the happiness of the people and world peace, always sharing in the joys and sorrows of the people, and showing compassion through his own bearing. I pledge hereby that I shall act according to the Constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people of Japan, while always wishing for the happiness of the people and the peace of the world, turning my thoughts to the people and standing by them.

I sincerely hope that our country, through our people’s wisdom and unceasing efforts, achieves further development and contributes to the friendship and peace of the international community and the welfare and prosperity of humankind.