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Today in Royal History | February 7

Feature

The Death of Princess Dürrüşehvar Sultan, Princess of Berar in 2006

The Death of King Hussein of Jordan in 1999

The Birth of the Prince of Oettingen-Oettingen und Oettingen-Spielberg in 1952

[Oettingen-Spielberg TiaraDiamond Necklace]

The Death of Countess Elsa von Rosen in 1904

[Von Rosen Tiara | Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch]

The Birth of Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough in 1881

[Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Drop Tiara | Cartier Amethyst Sautoir]

Wedding

The Wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece in 2025

The Wedding of Prince Michael of Greece in 1965

[Royal Guests]

The Wedding of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1901

[Queen Wilhelmina’s Sapphire Tiara]

Royal Events OTD

The Danish State Visit to Thailand in 2001

The Accession of King Abdullah II of Jordan in 1999

The Gala Performance of ‘HMS Pinafore’ in 1962

Queen Elizabeth II returns to England in 1952

Royal Events Today

Empress Maria Feodorovna’s Pearl Drop Tiara

Royal Guests at the Wedding of Prince Michael of Greece

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