Monday, October 31, 2016

Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited Japan on October 10 until October 14, 2016

(R to L) Emperor Akihito, King Philippe of Belgium, Empress Michiko, Queen Mathilde of Belgium walk to attend the welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace on October 10, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. Belgium king and queen are in the state visit to Japan until October 14. 

Queen Mathilde of Belgium sported a more autumnal look stepping out in a floral print skirt and a felt hat adorned with autumn leaves while Empress Michiko of Japan in grey suits


(L-R) Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium, Empress Michiko of Japan and Emperor Akihito of Japan attends the state dinner at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. 


The Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan looked dignified in their finest dinner dress as they attends the state dinner at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko welcome King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium prior to the state dinner at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. 


Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked resplendent in a floor length bronze gown complete with intricate embroidery and a ceremonial sash, as she attended a Japanese state dinner in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, October 11, 2016


All eyes were on Queen Mathilde of Belgium as she arrived at the ceremonial occasion in Japan's capital. Keeping her hair out of her face, in order to showcase her dazzling smile, the Queen opted for a polished chignon for the event, and of course the star of the show was the dazzling Wolfers necklace tiara that she sported for the event.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium dazzles in a tiara packed with 200 diamonds and opted a floor length bronze dress decorated with intricate detailing as she accompanied her husband King Philippe at a state dinner in Tokyo 

Queen Mathilde of Belgium wore the Wolfers necklace tiara decorated with 200 diamonds as she attended the state dinner in Tokyo.  The glistening headpiece was Originally worn by the late Queen Fabiola after it was given to her as a wedding present. The versatile jewelry can also be worn as a necklace and was crafted by Belgium jewelers Wolfers.

During their first day of their state visit Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium visited the Nezu Shrine in Bunkyō region of Tokyo.


Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked ravishing in a pink shift dress as she and her husband King Philippe of Belgium drank from a fountain at the shrine in the Bunkyō region of Tokyo


King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived in Japan on October 10, 2016 where they began their day at the Belgium Embassy where Queen Mathilde wore a midnight blue flock dress.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at the Belgium Embassy in Japan on October 11, 2016.

Belgium King Philippe, second from left, Queen Mathilde, left, Japan's Emperor Akihito, second from right, and Empress Michiko, right, attend a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. 

Belgium King Philippe inspects an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.

Belgium King Philippe, left, Queen Mathilde, second from left, are escorted by Japan's Emperor Akihito, second from right, and Empress Michiko, right, during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.

Belgium King Philippe waves during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R front) and Empress Michiko (R back) attend a ceremony welcoming Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2016. The Belgian royal couple are on a six-day visit to Japan through Oct. 15 as state guests to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral ties.

Princess Mako (L) and Princess Kako, the granddaughters of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, attend a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2016, held in honor of Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde who visited Japan as state guests to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral ties. 

 Crown Princess Masako attends the state dinner in honour of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. 

Princess Kako, the granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, attends a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2016, held in honor of Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde who visited Japan as state guests to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral ties.

(From L) Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito, his wife Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko attend a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2016, held in honor of Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde who visited Japan as state guests to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral ties.

Sayako Kuroda, daughter of Emperor Akihito, attends the state dinner in honour of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. 

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) escorts Belgian King Philippe after a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2016.

 Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) wave to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium (not pictured) after the state dinner at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.

 Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) wave to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium (not pictured) after the state dinner at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. 

Belgian King Philippe (2nd from L) and Queen Mathilde (L) welcome Japanese Emperor Akihito (2nd from R) and Empress Michiko as the Japanese imperial couple arrive at a hall in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2016, to attend a concert hosted by the Belgian royal couple, who are in Japan on an official visit to mark 150 years of ties between the two countries.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (1st R) and Empress Michiko (2nd R) welcome Belgian King Philippe (2nd L) and Queen Mathilde (L) upon their arrival for a concert at Kioi Hall in Tokyo on October 13, 2016. The Belgian royal couple is on a state visit to Japan.


King Philippe of Belgium and Emperor Akihito of Japan at the Imperial Palace after the official welcome ceremony on October 11, 2016

Princess Mako of Akishino attends the state dinner in honour of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at the Imperial Palace on October 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Crown Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark pose in Greenland's traditional costume with their children on a commemorative stamp on October 18, 2016

Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik appeared on a postal stamp following their wedding in 2004

Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik are joined by their children Prince Christian, Princess Isabella and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josaphine on a Greenland stamp commemorating their anniversary

Prince Vincent entertained his siblings when racing around on a wheeled office chair, while Princess Josephine looks on.

Prince Christian and Princess Isabella posed for this touching shot in their traditional Greenland dress


Pictured top row: Prince Vincent and Prince Christian and bottom row: Princess Isabella and Princess Josephine, the children are beaming as they swap traditional ceremonial outfits for the national dress of Greenland

HRH Prince Christian of Denmark turns 11 years old on October 15, 2016.

Then the couple appeared on a stamp once more to commemorate the birth of their son Prince Christian in 2005

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark with her children Princess Isabella of Denmark and Prince Christian of Denmark during a reception hosted by Queen Margarethe of Denmark for the Danish Olympic and Para-Olympic Teams at Christiansborg on October 14, 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Friday, October 28, 2016

The Queen, Duke Of Edinburgh, Prince Of Wales and Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks around a Waitrose supermarket during a visit to the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016. 

Queen Elizabeth II visits Waitrose during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset

 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset. 

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset. 

Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, (L) and Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (R) listen to speeches inside the Duchess of Cornwall pub whilst on a visit to the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, visited Poundbury. Poundbury is an experimental new town on the outskirts of Dorchester in southwest England designed by Leon Krier with traditional urban principles championed by The Prince of Wales and built on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves a Waitrose supermarket at the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh tour Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tour Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is photographed on a visit to the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, visited Poundbury. Poundbury is an experimental new town on the outskirts of Dorchester in southwest England designed with traditional urban principles championed by The Prince of Wales and built on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Queen Elizabeth II tour Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset. 

Queen Elizabeth II tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (CR) leave the Duchess of Cornwall pub whilst on a visit to the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Prince Philip, Duke of Cambridge tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

A statue is unveiled of the Queen Mother by Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

A statue is unveiled of the Queen Mother by Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset

Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tour Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset. 

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Queen Elizabeth II tour Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tour Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh tour Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.

Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pulls a half pint of 'The Duchess' ale inside the Duchess of Cornwall pub whilst on a visit to the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016.

Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pulls a half pint of 'The Duchess' ale inside the Duchess of Cornwall pub whilst on a visit to the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is photographed on a visit to the town of Poundbury, southwest England, on October 27, 2016.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother during a visit to Poundbury on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset.