![Spanish King Felipe VI (L) and Queen Letizia (C) arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the state banquet hosted by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on April 5, 2017](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-0903-letizia01.jpg?resize=1200%2C856&ssl=1)
In April 2017, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain made a state visit to Japan, where they were hosted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for a glittering state banquet. Today’s Sparkling Spotlight shines on the diamonds and sapphires worn by Letizia for the dinner.