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Today in Royal History | October 8

Feature

The Death of Sir Alexander Ramsay in 1972

The 87th Birthday of Countess Madeleine Kogevinas

[Countess Madeleine Kogevinas’ Tiara | Diamond Bracelet Bandeau | Sapphire Suite]

The Birth of Countess Ruth of Rosenborg in 1924

[Princess Viggo’s Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara | Opal Tiara | Princess Ingeborg’s Turquoise Star Tiara | Diamond Tiara | Lava Parure | Diamond Floral Brooch]

The Birth of King Zog I of Albania in 1895

Wedding

The Wedding of Crown Prince Leka of Albania in 2016

The Wedding of Viscount Linley and the Hon. Serena Stanhope in 1993

The Wedding of the Count of Quintanilla and Princess Teresa zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn in 1973

Royal Events OTD

Opening Ceremony of the Royal Military Academy in 2020

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary in Paris in 2019

The Engagement of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson in 2003

The Dutch State Banquet at Fredensborg Palace in 1984

The Greek State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Madrid in 1984

The Wedding Ball of the Count of Quintanilla and Princess Teresa zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn in 1973

The Liechtenstein State Visit to the Vatican in 1960

Princess Elizabeth in Quebec in 1951

Royal Events Today

Princess Viggo’s Garnet Kokoshnik Tiara

The Wedding Ball of the Count of Quintanilla and Princess Teresa zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn in 1973

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