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Today in Royal History | February 9

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The Death of Princess Marie-Gabrielle of Luxembourg, Countess of Holstein-Ledreborg in 2023

[Luxembourg Vine Leaves Tiara | Grand Duchess Hilda’s Diamond Floral Tiara]

The Death of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon in 2002

[Poltimore Tiara | Turquoise Parure | Cartier Halo Tiara | Lotus Flower Tiara | Diamond Lozenge BandeauSnowdon Floral Tiara | Teck Diamond Hoop Necklace | Diamond Earrings | Ruby Girandole Earrings | Emerald Earrings | Pearl Earrings | Sapphire Earrings | Diamond Star Earrings | Pearl and Diamond Rivière | Diamond Clips | Star Brooch | Cartier Rose Brooch | Ruby Flower BroochEar-of-Wheat Brooch | Floral Spray Brooch | Diamond Fleur-de-Lys Brooch | Princess Margaret’s Tiaras]

The Death of Mollie, Duchess of Buccleuch in 1993

[Buccleuch Diamond Belt Tiara | The Duchess of Buccleuch’s Tiaras]

The 40th Birthday of Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan

[Queen Noor’s Necklace Tiara | Sapphire Brooch]

The Death of Queen Alia of Jordan in 1977

[Queen Alia’s Cartier Tiara]

The Birth of the Countess of Airlie in 1933

[Airlie Tiara | Jewels of the late Countess of Airlie]

Royal Events OTD

Diplomatic Banquet at the Royal Palace of Oslo in 2023 

The Christening of Princess Alexandra of Kent in 1937

Royal Events Today

Poltimore Tiara

Turquoise Parure

Cartier Halo Tiara

Lotus Flower Tiara

Diamond Lozenge Bandeau

Buccleuch Diamond Belt Tiara

Buccleuch Emerald Tiara

Buccleuch Mayflower Tiara

Buccleuch Turquoise Tiara

Buccleuch Pearl and Diamond Tiara

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