We saw seven spectacular Royal and Imperial Tiaras as the Dutch Royal Family held a State Banquet for the Japanese Emperor and Empress at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam last night, on the first evening of the Japanese State Visit to The Netherlands!
The Princess of Orange, Princess Beatrix, Princess Ariane, Princess Laurentien, and Princess Margriet joined King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands as they held a State Banquet in honour of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
Empress Masako wore Princess Chichibu’s Diamond Honeysuckle Tiara, with the Imperial Diamond Rivières and Diamond Earrings, a Pearl and Diamond Scroll Brooch and the Order of the Netherlands Lion, her highest Dutch Honour which she has just received. 
The beloved Princess Chichibu received this magnificent Mikimoto Diamond Honeysuckle Tiara when she married Emperor Hirohito’s brother in 1928, which later became a favourite of Empress Michiko and has now been debuted by Empress Masako in Amsterdam.
Queen Máxima wore the Stuart Diamond Tiara with Diamond Earrings, a Diamond Scroll Brooch, and the Order of the Precious Crown
The spectacular Stuart Diamond Tiara, containing the three-centuries old Stuart Diamond, is the most magnificent heirloom of the Dutch Royal Family, which has become a favourite of Queen Máxima, who has only worn the full version for the third time.
The Princess of Orange wore the Mellerio Ruby Tiara and Parure and the Order of the Chrysanthemum, the highest Japanese Order which she has just received.
The Dutch Mellerio Ruby Tiara is the spectacular Heirloom of the Dutch Royal Family, which has been worn by six Generations of Queens.
Princess Beatrix wore the Dutch Diamond Bandeau with Diamond Stars and the Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum.
The Dutch Diamond Bandeau was Queen Emma’s spectacular wedding gift from the Dutch People, which was turned into a Tiara for Queen Juliana and remains a favourite of Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix.
Princess Ariane made her Tiara debut wearing Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara and the Badge of a lesser grade of the Order of the Precious Crown
Queen Emma’s Diamond Tiara was the Dutch King’s posthumous gift to his accomplished Queen, which remains a favoured Royal Heirloom over a century later.
Princess Laurentien is in the Laurel Wreath Tiara and the Order of the Precious Crown.
Princess Beatrix received this spectacular Diamond Laurel Wreath Tiara on her 18th Birthday 70 years ago, which is now primarily worn by Princess Margriet and Princess Laurentien.
Princess Margriet is wearing the Mellerio Diamond Tiara and the Order of the Precious Crown
Queen Wilhelmina’s Mellerio Diamond Tiara is the spectacular century-old Royal Heirloom which was unearthed for Queen Beatrix’s daughter-in-law, Princess Mabel, and has been also worn by Queen Máxima and Princess Margriet:
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on their State Visit to The Netherlands from June 17 to 19. The Dutch Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family have had a long and close relationship over several generations.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan outside the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, followed by a Luncheon inside the Royal Palace, where a presentation of imperial gifts and other Japanese masterpieces from the Royal Collections was arranged in the Throne Room.
Afterwards, the Emperor and Empress laid a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square, before King Willem-Alexander and Emperor Naruhito visited Deltares in Delft in the afternoon.
The Princess of Orange, Princess Beatrix, Princess Ariane, Princess Laurentien, and Princess Margriet joined King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands as they hosted a State Banquet in honour of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. Both the King and Emperor gave speeches.
In 1953, then Crown Prince Akihito visited The Netherlands as a part of a six-month world tour to attend the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Next, Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands went on an official 10-day visit to Japan in 1963, meeting Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako at the Imperial Palace, and also being received by Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko. Princess Beatrix returned to Japan with Prince Claus for official visits in 1970 and also in 1977.
In 1971, Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako visited the Dutch Royal Family at Soestdijk Palace amidst a two day visit to The Netherlands, as part of their first Tour of Europe after the Second World War.
Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko were received by the Dutch Royal Family on their visit to The Netherlands in 1979.
In 1990, the then Prince of Orange represented The Netherlands at the Enthronement of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan.
The following year, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (in the Meiji Scroll Tiara) hosted Queen Beatrix (wearing the Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara) and the Prince of Orange on their State Visit to Japan.
In return, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (in the Imperial Chrysanthemum Tiara) were hosted by Queen Beatrix (wearing the Mellerio Ruby Tiara) and Prince Claus on their State Visit to The Netherlands in 2000.
The following year, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan joined the Dutch Royal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands and Petra Laurentien Brinkhorst at the Grote of St Jacobskerk in The Hague.
A year later, Crown Prince Naruhito represented Japan at the Wedding of Prince of Orange and Máxima Zorreguieta in Amsterdam.
The Japanese Crown Princely Family were hosted by the Dutch Royal Family at the Het Oude Loo Hunting Lodge in Apeldoorn in 2006.
In 2013, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako represented Japan at the Inauguration of King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Máxima in Amsterdam, which marked the Crown Princess’ return to the Royal Stage.
The following year, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hosted King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima (in the Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara) on their first State Visit to Japan.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima (in the Mellerio Ruby Tiara) represented The Netherlands at the Enthronement of Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Empress Masako in 2019.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have already arrived in The Netherlands and are staying at the Het Oude Loo Hunting Lodge in Apeldoorn, where they were joined by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to watch their first group stage match of the FIFA World Cup.
What an absolute delight to see. Empress Masako is so joyful and looks really amazing. This state visit has been a feast for the soul in a fractured world. Exceptional coverage, stunning gowns, jewelry for the ages – a pure pleasure to read and enjoy.