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Today in Royal History | February 15

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The Death of Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda in 1989

[Baroda Pearl Necklace | Star of the South Diamond | Emerald Anklets]

The Birth of Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan in 1906

[Diamond Bracelet Tiara | Diamond Necklace | Pearl and Diamond Fringe Necklace | Bulgari Turquoise Necklace]

The Birth of Princess Hedwige of Bourbon-Parma in 1896

[Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara]

Royal Events OTD

The Funeral of Princess Margaret in 2002

The British State Visit to Bahrain in 1979

A Military Gala in Oslo in 1975

The Royal Film Premiere of ‘Lord Jim’ in 1965

The Queen opens Australian Parliament in 1954

The Australian State Opening of Parliament in 1954

The Funeral of King George VI in 1952 

[Royal Guests]

Royal Events Today

Chaumet Bourbon-Parma Tiara

Star of the South Diamond

 

 

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