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Today in Royal History | February 11

Feature

The Death of Countess Renée de Monpezat in 2001

[Princess Dagmar’s Diamond Floral Tiara | Diamond Brooch]

The Birth of King Farouk of Egypt in 1920

Wedding

The Wedding of the Prince of Windisch-Graetz and Archduchess Sophie of Austria in 1990

The Wedding of Prince Christopher of Greece and Princess Françoise of Orléans in 1929

Royal Events OTD

Queen returns to London in 2020

Royal Visit to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre in 2020

The Prince and Princess of Wales in Portugal in 1987

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at the Vatican in 1977

The New Zealand Opening of Parliament in 1963

The Wedding Gala of Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and Princess Maria Pia of Savoy in 1955

Three Queens in Mourning in 1952

King Farouk’s 22nd Birthday Banquet in 1942

Royal Events Today

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