Emperor Naruhito’s Enthronement Banquet

Emperor Naruhito of Japan is being Officially Enthroned as the 126th Emperor on the Chrysanthemum Throne in a series of Ceremonies and Banquets in Tokyo this week, with a multitude Royal Guests from around the world in attendance. Emperor Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Thone in May after the abdication of Emperor Akihito the previous day. Click HERE to learn about the Enthronement.

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— Louise G. (@LouiseGhislaine) October 22, 2019
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"Kyoen-no-gi" is a series of banquets celebrating the imperial enthronement. Today's is the first of four marking the occasion. About 400 guests, including heads of state and government, were in attendance and offered their congratulations to Emperor Naruhito. pic.twitter.com/iPpyMM7Nv8
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On the evening of October 22nd, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a Banquet to celebrate their Enthronement at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The Imperial Couple received their guests in the Seiden-Take-no-Ma (Audience Room), before they were shown the Imperial Throne for the Emperor and August Seat of the Empress in the Seiden-Matsu-no-Ma (State Room), followed by drinks in the Shunju-no-Ma (Grand Hall), which included entertainment by bugaku, traditional Japanese court music and dancing.

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Then, the Emperor and Empress led their guests to the Homei-Den (State Banquet Hall) for the Banquet, followed by after-dinner drinks in the Shunju-no-Ma (Grand Hall). Later, the Imperial Couple and their guests moved on to the Matsukaze-no-Ma (Drawing Room), where they bid farewell to their guests before exiting the room.

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Emperor Naruhito wore White Tie with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers and the Star and Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum. Empress Masako wore a white Gown with the Meiji Scroll Tiara, Diamond Riveres, Chrysanthemum Earrings, Pearl Sunburst Brooch, and the Order of the Precious Crown.

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Alongside members of the Imperial Family, Royal Guests and Dignitaries included:

King Carl XVI Gustaf (wearing the Order of the Chrysanthemum) and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (in the Laurel Wreath Tiara and the Order of the Chrysanthemum)
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (wearing the Order of the Chrysanthemum)

King Letsie III of Lesotho and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso
King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan

King Mswati III and Queen LaMashwama of Eswatini
King Willem-Alexander (wearing the Order of the Chrysanthemum) and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands (in the Mellerio Ruby Parure and the Order of the Precious Crown)
King Philippe (wearing the Order of the Chrysanthemum) and Queen Mathilde of Belgium (in the Nine Provinces Tiara, Diamond Fringe Earrings, and Order of the Precious Crown)

King Felipe VI (wearing the Order of the Chrysanthemum) and Queen Letizia of Spain (in the Fleur-de-Lys Tiara, Joyas de Pasar Earrings, Fleur de Lys Brooch and the Order of the Precious Crown)
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia (in the Gandik Diraja Tiara)
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of Tonga

The Sultan of Brunei and Prince Mateen
Prince Albert II of Monaco
The Emir of Qatar

The Prince of Wales (wearing the Order of the Chrysanthemum)
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (in her Necklace Tiara and the Order of the Elephant)
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway (wearing the Order of the Chrysanthemum)