Dutch State Visit to Japan: October 29-31, 2014

[DanskPrincess]

Anyone's knows the colour of the sashes what they mean. Why William and maxima have they yellow sash.

[Jacknch]

Oh I wish they could stay another week or so, it's been an enjoyable state visit by all accounts and I've loved keeping up to date with it!

[SLV]

Originally Posted by Josefine

Queen Silvia had a poem for the king, what poem was it?

My guess is that those are Japanese orders. Just as the Japanese couple was wearing Dutch orders.

[Marengo]

The royals arriving at the concert:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuN3jXiqN10

And earlier today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OsXkg3LU28

---
Much of the Dutch press seems to be complaining in their articles/blogs about the rigid rules at the Japanese court. Apparently the Japanese press is interviewing Dutch interviewers, mainly about the special attendance of CPss Masako.

[Al_bina]

https://ru-royalty.livejournal.com/2569823.html

The above link contains photos of the Dutch State Visit to Japan (Day 3)

[White Princess]

I'm wondering why hasn't the empress Michiko worn a tiara.

[TLLK]

It was shared earlier that HIM no longer wears them as they give her severe headaches.

[Mermaid1962]

Yes, my thoughts exactly. It was neat how both Maxima and Masako were wearing orange.

Originally Posted by MARG

Looking at the faces of Willem-Alexander, Maxima, Naruhito and Masako there appears real joy and happiness. Masako's suit was the perfect tribute to her guests.

It's just so good to see Masako twice in one day!

[iceflower]

.

Some of the highlights of the state visit can be found in these nice galleries:



** pm: Maxima et Willem-Alexander, accueil impérial au Japon **


** pm: Akihito et Michiko, un banquet d’état pour Willem-Alexander et Maxima **

[Marengo]

NOS summary of the visit (25 minutes):

NOS Koningspaar in Japan gemist? Kijk het op npo.nl