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Today in Royal History | February 13

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The Death of Prince Henrik of Denmark in 2018

[Queen Margrethe’s Engagement Ring | Wedding Earrings | Silver Anniversary Suite | Modern Turquoise Suite | Diamond Flower Brooch | Tahitian Pearl Necklace]

The Death of Princess Eugenie of Greece in 1989

[Diamond Tiara | Chaumet Radziwiłł Tiara | Cartier Olive Wreath Tiara | Diamond Star Tiara | Cartier Pearl and Diamond Bandeau | Castel Duino Sapphire Necklace | Art Deco Diamond Earrings]

The 70th Birthday of Princess Alia bint Hussein of Jordan

[Diamond Tiara]

The Birth of Princess Irene, Duchess of Aosta in 1904

[Diamond Tiara | Empress Frederick’s Pearl Earrings | Diamond Giglio Brooch]

Royal Events OTD

Malaysian Opening of Parliament in 2023

The Spanish State Visit to Morocco in 2019

The Prince and Princess of Wales in India in 1992

The British State Visit to Kuwait in 1979

The Danish State Visit to Norway in 1973

The Danish State Visit to Norway in 1960

Royal Events Today

Diamond Tiara

Empress Frederick’s Pearl Earrings

Diamond Giglio Brooch

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