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I am positively surprised to see this has been created - I had though the order might have been abolished when it wasn´t created for the coronation. The Duchess does not appear to wear the family order, however, but is wearing the Lotus flower tiara for the first time.

Interesting also to note there has been no exchange of orders for the Queen and Empress. I had hoped they would take up the tradition of other monarchies of handing out orders for the consort, but apparently not. Also surprisingly no Japanese order for the Prince of Wales or other family members.