Queen Camilla wore a familiar crown at a Japanese state banquet but she debuted a historic royal piece
This week, King Charles III And Queen Camilla commemorating the visit from Emperor Naruhito And Queen Masako of Japan with a state banquet, and the king used the opportunity to demonstrate his familiarity with some important aspects of Japanese culture.
He mentioned Pokémon, an obvious favorite of his grandchildren, while discussing his hobby of fishing. “I regret to report that I haven’t had better luck in my recent fishing efforts,” he said, according to Telephone. “The phrase ‘must catch them all’ Pokémon might resonate with my grandchildren, but for me, it’s probably aspirational.”
The king also mentioned the character Hello Kitty of the Sanrio company, whose story is said to have begun in London. “It was great to learn about the British stories behind some Japanese cultural icons,” Charles continued. Town & Country. “Perhaps you will allow me to mention one particular individual who turned 50 this year, grew up in the suburbs of London with his twin sister, is a self-made businessman worth billions of dollars and most of all is a UNICEF Children’s Ambassador. So I can only wish a very happy birthday to…Hello Kitty!”
The party was also an opportunity for both royals to show off some of their gorgeous outfits. Based on Lauren Kiehna belong to Court jeweler, Masako wears the Japanese Imperial Chrysanthemum Crown, representing the country’s chrysanthemum throne symbol. The party marked the first time Masako wore the crown that her mother-in-law loved so much. Queen Michiko, and grandmother, Empress Nagako.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, also appeared for the first time in Lotus crowndesigned by royal jeweler Garrard in 1923. It originally belonged to the Queen Mother, but after her death it became part of the royal collection. Kate Middleton She has worn the crown several times since 2013, most recently at a state banquet in December 2022.
Camilla wore the familiar Burmese Ruby tiara she inherited from Queen Elizabeth II, which she paired with a brand new royal jewel, the King Charles’s Family Order. The medal features a portrait of Charles on a medallion attached to a gray ribbon and is set with 10.41 carats of diamonds from the royal collection. During the party, Camilla wore it next to the House Order from the late queen’s reign, which featured her portrait on a yellow ribbon.
