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 ’em 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 a particular individual who turns 50 this year, grew up in the London suburbs with a twin sister, is a multi-billion dollar self-made entrepreneur and, above all, 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 jewelerMasako wore the Imperial Chrysanthemum Crown of Japan, representing the country’s chrysanthemum throne symbol. The party marked the first time Masako wore the crown, which her mother-in-law had previously loved. 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 wore the crown several times starting in 2013 and last wore it at a state banquet in December 2022.
Camilla wore a familiar Burmese Ruby Tiara that she inherited from Queen Elizabeth II, which she accessorized with a brand new piece of royal jewelry, the King Charles Household Medal. The order features Charles’s portrait on a medallion attached to a gray ribbon and set with 10.41 carats of diamonds from the royal collection. During the party, Camilla wore it next to the Family Medal from the late queen’s time, which featured her portrait on a yellow ribbon.
