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Japanese Pearls in Bhutan

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The Japanese crown princely couple and their son, Prince Hisahito, embarked on a lengthy diplomatic visit to Bhutan this week, and Crown Princess Kiko has so far delighted us with three lovely pearl looks.

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The family departed from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Friday. Prince Hisahito, who will one day likely become Emperor of Japan, has gotten so tall! He turns thirteen in September.

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Kiko wore classic pearls for the departure, including a single-stranded pearl necklace and pearl earrings.

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The family’s tour of Bhutan began on Saturday in Paro, where they visited the National Museum of Bhutan.

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Kiko wore another set of simple, classic pearls, for their scheduled engagements on Saturday. Click here for another photo of the jewels, taken during the family’s visit with members of the Japan International Cooperation Agency in Paro.

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On Monday, the family headed for one of the most recognizable venues in Bhutan: the national archery stadium in Thimphu.

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The family was able to view a demonstration of the country’s national sport at the stadium…

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…and Prince Hisahito even got to try his hand at a little archery action, too.

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Kiko wore a long, traditional Bhutanese-style skirt for the visit. (Remember when the Duchess of Cambridge sported a similar one a few years ago?)

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She wore pearl earrings and a lovely pearl station necklace with her ensemble. She also wore the same attire and jewels on Monday for a visit to the National Textile Museum, where they were accompanied by Queen Mother Sangay Choden and Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck.

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On Monday, the family also called on King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema at the Tashichhodzong.

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Both Kiko and Hisahito wore traditional Japanese attire for their audience with the Bhutanese royal couple.

This Fortnight in Royal Jewels: August 2-15

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August 2-15, 2019
Here’s a glimpse of the sparkling royal jewels worn over the past two weeks! Don’t forget to vote for your favorites in the poll below!
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10. Queen Letizia of Spain wore a clever pair of shrimp earrings with her gold ring for a visit to the Son Marroig museum and estate in Deia on August 8. (More over here!)

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9. On August 8, the Duchess of Cambridge wore her gold leaf earrings from Kiki McDonough as she participated in a charity regatta at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
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8. For a dinner for the local authorities at Almudaina Palace on August 7, Queen Letizia donned a classic pair of gold hoop earrings. (More over here!)
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7. On Sunday, the Duchess of Cornwall wore her favorite pearl drop earrings for a church service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral. (More here!)
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6. Princess Martha Louise of Norway wore green-hued statement earrings as she attended the Starlight Gala in Marbella on Sunday with her partner, Durek Verrett.
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5. For the August 7 dinner at Almudaina Palace, Queen Sofia of Spain layered several pieces of jewelry, including a starfish pendant and earrings. (More here!)
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4. Theresa of Leiningen wore sparkling button-style earrings on Wednesday during the Salzburg Festival at Haus fuer Mozart.
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3. Empress Masako of Japan wore classic, sedate pearls on Thursday in Tokyo to attend the annual memorial ceremony to remember those lost in war.
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2. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom chose her pink gemstone cluster brooch for Sunday services at Crathie Kirk in Scotland. (More here!)
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1. On Wednesday, Gabriele of Leiningen (who is also the former Begum Aga Khan) wore an absolutely stunning pair of aquamarine earrings at the Salzburg Opera Festival.