Japan is celebrating a new emperor! On October 22, 2019, Empress Masako made his official ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne in a generational celebration that dates back 2,000 years. In honor of this big day, all the royals from far and wide arrived in Japan for the momentous occasion which declared Japan's 126th emperor.
During the day, the royals had joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a traditional ascension ceremony. At night, all the royals and special dignitaries that were invited joined the new emperor and his wife for a state banquet dinner to continue the celebrations. We've gathered some of our favorite looks from some of our favorite royal ladies below!
© GettyImagesEmperor Naruhito and Empress Masako
The emperor and his wife sit front and center as their guests look on.
© GettyImagesQueen Letizia and King Felipe VI
Queen Letizia brought the color in her fuchsia gown.
© GettyImagesQueen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander
Always one to watch, Queen Maxima looked picture perfect in her patterned red gown.
© GettyImagesBhutan royal family
Queen Jetsun Pema and her husbad King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck represented their country to the fullest in their traditional royal dress.
© GettyImagesCrown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik
Crown Princess Mary stunned (as per the usual) in a classic off-the-shoulder gown in a pale purple.
© GettyImagesCrown Princess Victoria and her father King Carl XVI Gustaf
In contrast to the deep blue dress Crown Princess Victoria wore to the ceremony, she kept it light and airy in this creme colored dress.
© GettyImagesQueen Mathilde and King Philippe
Queen Mathilde knows just how to shine in this shimmery gold gown.
