The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they presided over the Ceremony of New Year’s Celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 1st. This was the fourth New Year’s Reception of Emperor Naruhito’s Reign, with six separate Ceremonies, and the Imperial ladies wearing Tiaras for the first time since 2020.
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Meiji Scroll Tiara
Happy Birthday to Empress Masako of Japan, who turns 60 today! The bright diplomat who suffered from an adjustment disorder for decades as Crown Princess before becoming the Japanese Empress in 2019, the Empress now has possession to the spectacular Heirlooms of the Japanese Imperial Family, the highlight of which is the Meiji Scroll Tiara!
Autumn Garden Party at Akasaka Imperial Gardens 2023
Members of the Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan as they hosted the annual Autumn Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on November 2nd, the first time it has been held since 2018. Continue reading
Princess Yoko of Mikasa’s Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Yōko of Mikasa, who turns 40 today! The younger daughter of the late Prince Tomohito of Mikasa and granddaughter of Prince Mikasa, Princess Yōko has this splendid Diamond Tiara in her possession!
Empress Michiko’s Diamond Pendant
Happy Birthday to Empress Michiko of Japan, who turns 89 today! The first Commoner to become the Empress of the world’s oldest Monarchy, who is now the Empress Emerita as the mother of the current Emperor, Empress Michiko possessed some lovely jewels, which included this Diamond Pendant!
Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Tiara
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Chichibu of Japan, who passed away on this day in 1995! The British-born Japanese aristocrat who married a Prince, became a popular and widely regarded royal diplomat and the beloved aunt of Emperor Akihito, Princess Chichibu wore some splendid jewels, which included his splendid Pearl Tiara!
The Tiaras of Princess Takamado of Japan
Happy Birthday to Hisako, Princess Takamado of Japan, who turns 70 today! The accomplished widow of the Japanese Emperor’s cousin who is a storybook author and a good friend of many Foreign Royals. Princess Takamado has one of the largest jewellery collections among the Imperial Princesses, which we are featuring today!
Princess Mikasa’s Mikimoto Tiara
Happy Birthday to Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, who celebrates her 100th Birthday today! The illustrious Aristocrat who married the Emperor’s brother during the Second World War, who is now the oldest member of the Imperial Family, Princess Mikasa has worn several splendid jewels over the past eight decades, but she has primarily worn her Mikimoto Tiara and Parure!
Wedding Banquet of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan (wearing her Arabic Script Tiara) hosted a spectacular Banquet to celebrate the Wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman on the evening of June 1st, marking the end of a day of lavish celebrations. Continue reading
Wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan
Royalty from around the World gathered in Amman to celebrate the Wedding of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah, the elder son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, to Saudi Architect Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif today, which was followed by a spectacular Banquet!