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Julie Bishop looks regal in a stunning purple gown as she receives Japan's highest honour from Prime Minister Kishida Fumio - with new beau Stephen Gray by her side


Julie Bishop looked every inch the fashion icon this week as she was awarded Japan's highest honour, the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.

With her new beau Stephen Gray on her arm in a series of Instagram photos, the politician received the award from Prime Minister Kishida Fumio during a very exclusive ceremony. 'Honoured to receive Japan's highest award, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, at an investiture ceremony with His Majesty the Emperor and Prime Minister Kishida at the Imperial Palace Tokyo today,' Julie captioned her post. With her new beau Stephen Gray on her arm in a series of Instagram photos, the politician received the award from Prime Minister Kishida Fumio during a very exclusive ceremony

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