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Today in Royal History | February 3

Feature

The Death of Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Prince of Naples in 2024

The 68th Birthday of Princess Angela of Liechtenstein

[Kinsky Tiara]

The Death of Archduchess Regina von Habsburg in 2010

[Empress Zita’s Diamond Tiara | Habsburg Pearl Bandeau | Diamond Necklace]

The Birth of Lillian, Duchess of Wellington in 1885

Wedding

The Wedding of the Marquess of Douro and Princess Antonia of Prussia in 1977

The Wedding of Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg in 1968

[Royal Guests]

Royal Events OTD

Spanish State Opening of Parliament 2020

Princess Benedikte’s Silver Anniversary Gala in 1993

The Commonwealth Games Farewell Banquet in 1974

The Belgian State Visit to Thailand in 1964

Princess Elizabeth in Kenya in 1952

Royal Events Today

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