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Everybody’s been buzzing about the Dutch state visit to the United Kingdom, which kicks off later today, but on Monday, we had more state visit jewels in a different corner of the continent.
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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are currently guests of the Portuguese government. They were received yesterday by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Lisbon.
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Mathilde wore her diamond and pearl drop wedding earrings for the welcome ceremony and various engagements in the city. She also had a miniature version of the ribbon of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator, which she received during this visit.
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She also wore her diamond and sapphire ring and her usual watch and gold bracelet combination.
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On Monday evening, Philippe and Mathilde attended a state banquet at the Palace of Ajuda.
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Mathilde added diamonds to her hair, ears, and wrist for the occasion. She also wore the sash, star, and collar of the Order of Henry the Navigator.
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The tiara was one of her wedding gifts nearly two decades ago: the Brabant Laurel Wreath Tiara. (Learn more about its history here!) She also wore a pair of her diamond fringe earrings.
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We were also treated to a bonus tiara! The Duchess of Braganza, wife of the Portuguese pretender, wore the Braganza Floral Necklace Tiara for the banquet. (You can read more about it here!)
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