Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Attracts Worldwide Royalty & Tiaras

July 2024 · 2 minute read

Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony has been taking place in Japan, and royalty from all over the world made the trip for the important event.

From the enthronement ceremony itself to the white-tie banquet that took place afterward, members of royal families from across the globe were photographed dressed to the nines. Understandably, many of the regal outfits included royal jewels and tiaras. Here, we take a look at some of the most impressive toppers.

Empress Masako of Japan

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Empress Masako of Japan.

Per Town & Country, Empress Masako "appears to be wearing the grand Meiji Tiara, as her mother-in-law did at Crown Prince Akihito's enthronement ceremony in 1990." The gorgeous piece is said to feature as many as a thousand diamonds set in platinum.

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark

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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik.

Arriving at the court banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark looked stunning in a pink gown with a sparkly cape. She accessorized the look with a matching glittery clutch and a jaw-dropping tiara.

Queen Letizia of Spain

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Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain.

Queen Letizia wore an intricate tiara to the banquet and a formal cerise princess gown adorned with floral embroidery.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her father Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden opted for a more low-key tiara, which complemented her delicate lace dress perfectly. She accompanied her father, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

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Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.

Queen Máxima arrived with her husband, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. She chose the perfect tiara to match her dazzling red ball gown, as it appeared to feature several striking rubies.

Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan

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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan.

Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan arrived alongside King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The world's youngest queen opted for a subtle headpiece, wearing a bejeweled headband, which looked so beautiful.

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