| On October 22, 2019, Emperor Naruhito took his place on the Chrysanthemum Throne as the 126th emperor of Japan with a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace. The ceremonies held in the day formalised Emperor Naruhito's ascension to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. The ceremonies began with a private ritual (sokui-no-rei), where the new emperor reported his proclamation to his ancestors. After the 30-minute ceremony, a congratulatory speech was given by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. |
| King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary and Prince Charles were present at the enthronement ceremony. |
Matilde Cano floral print maxi dress
Valentino Cape-Sleeve Silk Gown
My favorite guest is Queen Mathilde. Her outfit looks like perfection.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteMathlide's dress is almost the same style as Mary's. I prefer Mary's
DeleteShe looks stunning, the best she's ever looked! Very much agreed!
DeleteChel
Completely agree. Different and (imo) dress than Mary’s. Better cut at the ‘sleeves’ and much lovelier colour than the grey Valentino. Also the hat is that perfect choice that doesn’t compete with the dress, but rather enhances the whole outfit. Mathilde has a natural dignified elegance that really is hard to match.
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All ladies, look very elegant, maybe a one colour outfit given the solemnity of the event is the better choice for this occasion.Queen Maxima's hat, for my taste is over the top, it is not a parade but a serious event.
ReplyDeleteShe did wear the had before. Check that event and than you understand why she was wearing it now.
DeleteIt's symbolic and that makes it a very good choice. Don't judge by what you think is weird or over the top.
I'm trying to find out what I should be making my judgement on, symbolic or otherwise. In the meantime, for me, as it is for "Carme", the hat is OTT (over the top).
DeleteMaxima's hat is the same she used for the baptism of her second daughter, back in 2005.
DeleteAnoniempje, I find it hard to understand what you mean by “symbolic”. A secret language for a small selected group of… cauliflowers?. It is virtually certain that such an enormous hat impede guests' view of the ceremony, what in this context is ruthless. I agree fully with Carme, and I would even say this hat is a little ridiculous.
DeleteIt was a beautiful and magnificent ceremony. From about 180 countries, royalty and politicians representing the country gathered in Japan.
ReplyDeleteWhy such a huge number of countries gathered in Japan?
Do you even understand how important this is?! And of course, Japan is well respected country of hardworking people.
DeleteIndeed. The Japanese emperor deserves respect from all over the world.
DeleteMasako is the best today! Anyway beautiful!!
Too bad about the rain. The black umbrellas are really taking away from the splendor of the Japanese ladies.
ReplyDeleteVery formal ceremony, everyone looking super regal. I think my winner here is Mary, and Victoria a close second. Mathilde´s caped outfit is super elegant too, but I prefer Mary´s take because the cape´s sides fall a bit better. The lady in the white skirt suit (standing next to Victoria) is superb as well (sorry, don´t know who she is).
Now Maxima: not bad, but a tad too long, and that shade of gray just looks dead. Mary´s wearing a similar colour but the tiniest hue of blue makes all the difference.
And then Letizia: I have yet to make up my mind what I think, but I´m afraid it´s going to be a no. The gown fits her so well, and it´s different. Also, the pearls are exquisite and her hair adornment is one of the most successful here. But overall, it´s a very cluttered look. The big flowers, on shiny fabric, with multiple colours and the belt picking up one while the hair band/clutch pick up another. And the sash clashing with all of it.
I don´t like most of the hats on disply here to be honest. Mathilde went for a pillbox (much like the Japanese "uniform") but would have looked better with something softer. Victoria´s is a bit harsh as well (looking more posh than regal), Mary´s a bit dark, and I don´t like a big puffy flower right on the forehead. Which obviously applies to Maxima´s steroid flower as well. To me, the best hat is the blue one worn by the lady in the white skirt suit.
Lastly, I find the lighting in the first two photos super unfortunate.
In any case, very impressive gathering of royals and dignitaries from all over the world.
La dame en blanc est l’épouse du roi du Tonga .
DeleteLetizia no lleva ninguna perla; son diamantes en collar y pulsera y esmeraldas en los pendientes.
DeleteEs la única de las Royals europeas que pone un toque de alegría con las hermosas flores de cerezo en su vestido.
The lady in white is the Queen of Lesotho, not Tonga.
DeleteLetizia is wearing a diamond necklace, which once belonged to queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain - not a pearl necklace. That is totally clear from photo 8.
DeleteMargot
Je crois plutôt qu'elle es la Reine Consorte Masenate de Lesotho.
DeleteYou are right, and I stand corrected. It´s diamonds, not pearls. The close-up photo of Letizia wasn´t there yet when I wrote my comment, and it was a bit hard to see. With a necklace that size I thought it must be pearls (and big pearls at that), and now I see it´s massive diamonds. Very impressive.
DeleteOh, so many beautiful gowns! First prize for best dress matching with sash goes to Victoria, the colours are exquisite together, she looks fabulous. Mary and Mathilde got the same dress-with-a-cape memo, and I like them both although I prefer Mary's whole ensemble as the colours are so beautiful together and her hat is nicer. (However, is she wearing the sash correctly?). Maxima is putting on the full regalia show, which is due here, so full points. Laeticia is probably the most surprising; he dress is beautiful, but not her usual style. I like it though. Actually, this is a hit for all the royal ladies! I hope to see more and better pictures later on.
ReplyDeleteMary is wearing her highest Danish order since she has no Japanese order. Google Order of the Elephant (highest Danish order) and you will see she’s wearing it correctly.
DeleteMary is wearing the Order of the Elephant, which is worn "the opposite way" than most others.
DeleteMargot
Yes, Mary´s sash is worn correctly. It is the sash of Danish Elephant order and should be worn as Mary does.
DeleteEveryone looks flawless.
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Love this kind of events. Wonderful to see the Queen of Lesotho. Jewelry on the show is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThe best dressed is the new Empress....woooooowwwww, what a beautiful colours, what a history, what a dignity. I LOVE Masako, I wish her all the best.
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Wonderful compliments and sentiments. I share them with you as well.
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Pour une telle cérémonie il faut une tenue sobre ,les invités ne sont pas les héros de la fête . Letizia ,c’est maladroit d’attirer l’attention , même avec une belle robe et un collier de diamants énormes , on ne doit regarder que les empereurs. Toutes ces dames sont magnifiques .
ReplyDeletePues a mí me parece que se llama mucho más la atención con un sombrero exagerado que con un vestido estampado. La Reina Letizia está sentada en primera fila y su cabeza no estorba la visión de ninguna persona sentada detrás.
Delete¿Solamente se debe mirar a los emperadores? ¿En serio? Entonces quizá no debieron invitar a nadie...
Angie, everyone makes mistakes. This time Letizia got it quite wrong with this outfit. It may be ok in Spain, but this wasn’t about Spain or about Letizia. It was about the Japanese traditions and the utmost event in their imperial calendar. Letizia sticks out like a sore thumb. I am sure she didn’t mean to, and yet that’s just the reality. You can argue with it, won’t change the facts anyway. No one is perfect, not even your queen. Sorry to break the news. Still a very remarkable and respectable queen, nobody says anything different. Just got this one wrong. It happens. /CH
DeleteLetizia is best, a fairytale dress. All other women look good too..
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I choose Letizia over the others since Mary is usually my favorite. I agree that this is a more celebratory morning event and the exquisite fabric displaying Japans Yoshino cherry blossoms looks exquisite on Letizia. I think the overall look would have been better without the light green belt which I think clashes with the hair band and purse. Her diamond and emerald jewelry is stunning, and she looks immaculate and a breath of fresh air.
DeleteI agree 100% with "anja"!! Beside this: Nearly all of the guests are looking quite bored or amused during this important ceremony.
DeleteIt's a pity that Queen Jetsun of Bhutan is rarely smiling.
Hallo, mein Name ist Claudia, ich lese hier schon etwas länger - sehr interessiert - mit und möchte jetzt auch gerne mitschreiben. Ich interessiere mich sehr für Mode, bin aber nicht so die Expertin wie manche andere hier, würde aber gerne meine Meinung kundtun. Leider ist mein Englisch nicht so gut, dass ich Mode-Kritiken abgeben könnte, deshalb mache ich dies auf deutsch. Ich hoffe, das ist für euch in Ordnung so - wir sind hier sehr international, wie ich bereits festgestellt habe.
ReplyDeleteFür mich das schönste Paar auf dieser Inthronisationsfeier ist das Königspaar aus Bhutan in ihren Landestrachten. Königin Mathilde finde ich leider zu grau, vor allem der Hut gefällt mir gar nicht. Das Blumenkleid von Königin Letizia mag ich gar nicht, ich finde leider immer, dass Blumenkleider an Nachthemden erinnern. Auch ihr Haarschmuck passt so gar nicht, sie wirkt älter. Königin Mathilde und Kronprinzessin Viktoria finde ich zeitlos elegant, ebenso wie Mary, deren floraler Hut mir wiederum nicht gefällt.
Alles in allem war es sicher eine sehr formelle, sehr "steife" Feier, aber auch sehr elegant und international.
hallo claudia aus ö - viel Spaß beim Kommentieren und keine Bange, die Expertinnen halten sich hier in Grenzen und du machst das sehr gut.
DeleteSchön dass noch jemand aus Österreich dabei ist. Mir gefällt allerdings das Blumenkleid von Letizia sehr gut auch Viktoria und die Königin aus Buhtan sehen klasse aus.
DeleteLiebe Claudia, seien Sie hier herzlich willkommen. Viele Sprachen werden hier geschrieben und Sie sollen sich doch wohl fuehlen. Ich teile Ihre Meinung, die Kleidung des Koenigspaars aus Bhutan ist sehr interessant und wunderschoen. Hoffentlich gibt es noch mehr bei Ihnen zu bewundern, ich bin sehr gespannt.
DeleteMaxima for me looks like a bit "dancing gown", and the hat it's little too much, so for me it's not appropriate for this event. IMO
ReplyDeleteMary, I love that dress but the combination with the type and color of hat/shoes do not convince me. IMO
Matilde looks a lovely dress, but the color it's not great on her and the complements making one color look are not the best choice for her, creates a very pale image. IMO
Letizia, big surprise, so different than usual, it's not my favorite look on her, but inclusive I like this dress, however... well I don’t know… probably the royal band do not help but it’s a little too much color in one look. But I like the fact she choose an hair complement very similar but not equal to Japonese ladies, I like to think that it was purposeful and sow so empathy for their hosts . IMO
Victoria it’s really my favorite look, great dress, great color on her, I would just change the hat, I like the one she is wearing but would prefer to see other a little small. IMO
The Asian ladies with traditional looks are so lovely, I love the one that is wearing a orange Kimono (sorry for miss her name and country), she looks so beautiful. IMO
Queen Jetsun Pema 50 Points
ReplyDeleteQueen Letizia 40 Points plus 10 Points to King Philipe
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako 100 Points for this magnificent vestment. -Dorothe-
Casi todas traen el vestido capa que ya uso Letizia hace tiempo. El más adecuado es el de ella pues las flores es lo que más aman los japoneses. No hay más que ver el vestido de ceremonia de Masako lleno de color. Los sombreros exagerados,en casi todos los casos , el de Máxima, ridiculo.La banda de ese color en honor a Japón, Mary no sé la ha puesto,ignoro por qué ha sido pero no me parece bien. Letizia se la ha puesto a pesar de que no conjuntaba mucho con su vestido Su tocado discreto y elegante, un acierto.
ReplyDeleteVictoria is at her best! With all the criticism she gets, it should be noted she looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe traditional dress dress of the Queen of Bhutan is stunning. She is gorgeous. I like Mary’s and Mathilde’s dresses with the capes best. I like Letizia’s dress but not the green belt. The color seems off and I don’t like it worn over her sash. Letizia and Maxima have my favorite headwear. I like the simplicity of Letizia’s and appreciate the significance of Maxima’s.
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ReplyDeleteThe Queen/Empress? Of Bután, so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteQuelle splendeur la robe de Letizia. Les couleurs lui vont à merveille.
ReplyDeleteQueen Letizia has cherry blossoms on her dress. Not only, if I am not mistaken, but dominantly.
ReplyDeleteWhich makes it quite a good choice for Japan, if I may say so :-)
--Ann.
Indeed, a stunning choice!
DeletePour moi la reine plus bien habillée c’est Mary de Danemark
ReplyDeleteThe queen of Bhutan is a natural beauty, no need for fancy jewellery. She wears her traditional clothes with pride. Sometimes less is more IMO.
ReplyDeleteTodas estan bien fieles a su estilo, algo monotono, el vestida de Letizia me gusta por ser diferente, mas original siendo al mismo tiempo elegante, me gusta el tocado y sus joyas.
ReplyDeleteLuce excellence, una joya de vestido!
DeleteMary, espléndida.
ReplyDeleteA Letizia le falta la bola de cristal.
No me gusta el tocado de Máxima.
How wonderful to have a glimpse of this magnificent occasion. May God bless the new emperor and empress with long life and a peaceful reign.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the ladies bring their A-game is always a huge treat, and it's difficult to pick a "best dressed" here. Bhutan's Jetsun Pema is so beautiful that she needs neither hat nor extravagant jewelry to be a standout -- very unfair on all the other ladies, I must say -- lol 😁.
While I feel that Maxima's gigantic flouffy rose is rather embarrassing, I'm grateful that it matches the subdued color of her dress, and I will take a previous commenter's word that there is some sort of special significance to this choice. I think that Willem Alexander and Maxima have a longtime friendly relationship with the imperial couple, going back to when they invited Naruhito and Masako to visit the Netherlands with little Princess Aiko, who is close in age to Crown Princess Catharina Amalia. The photos from that long-ago visit are heartwarming.
It is a bit disappointing that Mary and Mathilde wore the same design -- but at least their outfits are different colors, and both women look really magnificent.
It seems to me that the flowers in Letizia’s dress as well as in Mary’s and Máxima’s headpieces are a nod to the Chrysantemum Throne...? Victoria’s headpiece probably as well, can’t see it properly. A regal and beautiful ceremony, and all the ladies look great — as do the men too. Masako’s magnificent kimono looks heavy.
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I read somewhere that Masakos kimono consists of many ceremonial layers (11 perhaps?) and that the whole ensemble can weight as much as 33 lbs. She had 4 attendants to help her with it.
DeleteAnon 9:13
Beautiful ceremony! Beautiful dresses!
ReplyDeleteHallo, willkommen Claudia. Mein Deutsch auch nicht perfekt aber ich verstehe es und würde Ihre Bemerkungen gern lesen, auch sowieso als eine Übung. Ich bin auch gar keine Expertin. Für mich sind Umständen in denen die Damen ihre Kleider tragen ganz wichtig. Heute ist es sehr schwer eine Wahl zu machen zwischen diesen schönen Feierkleider, aber Blumenkleider habe ich auch nicht so gern für solche formelle Feierlichkeiten.
ReplyDeleteQue de belles photos avec beaucoup de couleurs… J’adore la toilette très fleurie de la reine d’Espagne bien accessoirisée de rose ; j’aurai aimé mieux voir la reine du Bhoutan.. Qui pourrait dire quel est le jeune homme à droite du sultan de Brunei ?!!
ReplyDeleteQueen Jetsun Pema makes me sigh. I think she looks faboulous. Maxima return your hat to the cabbage patch immediatly where it belongs, not on your head. I can't say I like Mary's pancake with a cabbage tucked under it either.
ReplyDeleteI have to give this one to Letizia hands down, the incredible print honoring the Japanese culture, perfect silhouette, the very modern belt is what sets this dress apart from the rest, and much more in sync with the event .
ReplyDeleteHer choice of headgear is impeccable, perfectly suited as not to obstruct the view of the people behind her, and very much in line with Spanish traditions, where elaborate hats aren't very popular.
Queen Jetsun Pema is the embodiment of natural beauty and elegance.
Mary and Mathilde look impeccable and elegant, but this cape dress is getting to be too common.
Victoria also looks great, with a very flattering color.
Máxima is a total no for me, I don't know the significance of the hat, but I am sure that it was over the top then as it is now, and it totally spoils the overall effect of the outfit.
That was my first thought on Letizia's dress ad well, what a beautiful nod to the Emperor and Empress. I do like Mathilde's dress better than Mary's, and I think Mathilde looks the best she had ever looked, just so refined and elegant. As for Jetsun Pema, she looks breathtaking as usual, and I always enjoy seeing her, she just radiated beauty, agreed.
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I agree with your comments...for me Letizia just takes this one! All the royal ladies looks beautiful. But for me you can clearly see much thought was put into Queen of Spains outfit. Stunning indeed. And ofcourse i am very impressed by the emperess M.she looked every bit the amazing emperess she is -Simply beautiful ceremony
DeleteI also noticed immediately that the fabric of Letizia's dress perfectly embodied Japanese art, and I also liked her belt and her hair band. I prefer this ensemble to the one she wore to the banquet. Queen Jetsun Pema is a true natural beauty, and CP Mary's dresses are stunning, both here and at the banquet. Empress Masako looked wonderful on both occasions and I am so pleased and happy for her. All these ladies did a fine sartorial job.
DeleteAnon 9:13
OMG, Letizia lleva el anillo sacacorhos de bisutería con los diamantones,
ReplyDeleteDönde llevará lascartas dtarot?
A lo mejor, si aprendes a escribir, te entiende alguien, TROLL.
DeleteTú me has entendido. Sino no estarías aquí como unamula.
DeleteI absolutely love, LOVE the color and clean lines of Mathilde's outfit. However, to my eyes it looks a bit stiff on her (in the picture at least); the stiffness is accentuated by the pillbox hat, what looks like shoulder pads, and the sparsity of accessories; it's almost as if the dress wears Mathilde and not the other way around. Mary's is better styled. The color is not my favorite but suits the occasion. It is a bit unfortunate the two of them wore such similar dresses. Overall, all royals brought their A-game to this event.
ReplyDeleteEmpress Masakos kimono must be heavy so many layers,but stunning. Q Mathilde looks fantastic, I think the best I ever seen her.The jewels on the ladies are grand, I wish I had copies of each piece. Elegance and classic.
ReplyDeleteSo many fantastic outfits and so many favourite royals at the very top of their game.
ReplyDeleteI think my favourite is the amazingly lovely Queen Jetsun Pema, followed a notch behind by Crown Princess Victoria---what a flattering style and colour for her. Just behind her comes Crown Princess Mary, who is as stylish and elegant as one would expect, with a colour just bright enough to stop it being drab. I will then go for a tie between Queen Mathilde and Queen Letizia. Mathilde's dress is lovely and she suits the plain fitted style but it's just not quite as showy as some of the others. Letizia, unusually, has too much going on--floral dress, pink bag and hat (love the hat), green belt, orange sash and just a shade behind is Queen Maxima--the dress a tad too long and just not quite as great as some of the others. Still a winner though. Superb event.
Das gemusterte Kleid der schönen spanischen Königin ist irgendwie unpassend, finde ich ! ,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ceremony with a long tradition. Empress Masako looks absolutely beautiful, amaizing colors and textures. All the royal ladies are dressing wonderful for this special occasion. My favorite is princess Victoria, she looks so good in rich colours and classic lines.
ReplyDeleteIs Norway represented?
ReplyDeleteYes: the Crown-Prince is there
DeleteFor that matter where are the Greek, Jordanian, Moroccan and Saudi Royals?
ReplyDeleteKing Abdullah of Jordan was there with his son the Crown Prince. There are Moroccan and Saudi royals present but I don't know their names. They were all confirmed on a guest list and some can be seen in photos on the net.
DeleteGreece is a Republic...
DeleteIt is so much fun to see pictures from such a grand ceremony such as this. The ladies, I am sure, gave much thought to dressing appropriately. While most are lovely, by far my favorite is Queen Jetsun Pema. Her ensemble, with its vibrant colors and interesting prints, is gorgeous. The red of her collar and her stole is such a luscious shade, and compliments her complexion. Her hair is impeccable--not a hair out of place. Her necklace and earrings are beautiful but not ostentatious. She is a real beauty.
ReplyDeleteToday Queen Letizia is most beautiful queen in the world and in the outer space as well. Mars
ReplyDeleteMatilde es Real,y Pema,Letizia violo el protocolo es vestido de un solo color!!
ReplyDeleteY descaco Mary en tercer lugar
Tienes la misma idea de protocolo que un lagarto, ignorante hater.
Delete¿Cuántos colores lleva Jetsun Pema y todas las damas africanas?
Quod natura non dat salmantica non præstat.
Teresa2424, there is no such protocol, as to wear just one color, you either reading dubious blogs, or just made that up, somehow it seems like you always come up with ridiculous statements to criticize Queen Letizia, it's perfectly OK, not your like her or her choices, but be assured that the Spanish Royal House, knows a little more about protocol than you. Also there were a few ladies wearing prints, just in case you didn't noticed.
DeleteSí, el protocolo requería un color, o colores con traje tradicional.
DeleteDe colores van las que eligen la opción del traje tradicional.
El traje tradicional español no es ir disfrazada de pitonisalola.
Another ignorant comment. It would be so much nicer for all if you just passed on commenting about Letizia since you don't like her. Pretending to know more about protocol than the countries/governments/royal families that have been attending events like this for hundreds of years makes you sound ridiculous. Letizia looked beautiful and her dress was inspired. She was in good company with her colorful, patterned gown.
DeleteY no entiendo para que escribes en castellano si no eres española y no sólo aquí sino en todas las casas reales. Busca el significado de "violar" es una barbaridad, escribe en tu idioma que muchos lo hacen, porque haces el rudículo.
DeleteSorry but I am sick of capes...........Capes, capes everywhere.....Yes they are very elegant and everything, but we had really enough of capes. Than you very much Capeladys but please, turn the Fashionpage. Letizia surprises me and looks stunning, but I do not like that green Belt...What a shame....The most beautiful lady ist the one in Pic 21, I think its Thailand's regent
ReplyDeleteIs time or do CP Mary and CP Victoria wear the same hat but in different color. ??
ReplyDeleteall the ladies look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite from the guests is Maxima, perfect from head to toe. But also Mary and Victoria look perfect.
Letizias dress is very beautiful, but I'm not so happy with this headpiece.
Mathilde also looks really good, but the hat makes the outfit way to matronly. We see that kind of style often the last time, I think she should change back to her usual style.
The queen of Buthan also looks very, very good, she's a beautiful lady in a really beautiful traditonal dress.
The empress looks fantastic in her traditonal dress, also perfect from head to toe, love, love! The empereor also, great, great!
Queen Letizia is so beautiful and gorgeous!! Her color matchs with Queen Masako's "jūnihitoe".
ReplyDeleteCP Victoria, stunning colors - Mary and Mathilde stunning designs - Empress Masako's traditional dress is perfect, though from was stated, it was quite heavy, adding 30 lbs for her to walk around with. I did not like the Queen of Spain's, head gear, dress or earrings, way over the top, too busy of a material. Queen M, the color of her gown was drab, and the hat, was just over the top and garish in an odd way. She has been making poor fashion choices lately, sad, because she has a beautiful smile.... JT
ReplyDeleteAlle sehen hervorragend aus!
ReplyDeleteWar die Tochter von Naruhito und Masako gar nicht anwesend? Ich konnte sie nicht entdecken...
Christine
CP Mary looks incredible, stunning. Love the gown on Queen L, her jewellery is stunning.
ReplyDeleteDanke an alle für die lieben Willkommens-Worte!
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