Glimmer and protocol collided at a June 17, 2026 state banquet in Amsterdam when Princess Ariane, 19, stepped forward wearing a historic tiara and family jewels — but the evening held more surprises for royal-watchers. Read on to discover the full story!
At the Royal Palace during the state visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, Ariane made her first tiara appearance wearing Queen Emma's Diamond Tiara and drop diamond earrings that a fan blog says once belonged to a great-great-great-grandmother. She also pinned on the Japanese Order of the Precious Crown, signaling the diplomatic nature of the occasion.