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Today in Royal History | January 10

Feature

The Death of King Constantine II of Greece in 2023

The Death of Princess Margherita, Archduchess of Austria-Este in 2022

[Savoy-Aosta Tiara | Duchess of Aosta’s Emerald Necklace | Austria-Este Tiara | Savoy-Aosta Bandeau Tiara]

The Death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman in 2020

The Death of Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg in 2005

[Luxembourg Empire Tiara | Belgian Scroll Tiara | Chaumet Emerald Tiara | Grand Duchess Adélaïde Tiara | Chaumet Choker Tiara | Diamond Floral Tiara | Emerald Peacock Tiara | Congo Diamond Necklace Tiara | Diamond Earrings | Queen Astrid’s Emerald EarringsVan Cleef & Arpels Ruby Suite | Floral Diamond Necklace | Sapphire Necklace Tiara | Sapphire Bracelet Tiara | Art Deco Sapphire Necklace | Princess Ingeborg’s Pearl Brooch | Pearl Negligee Brooch | Antique Emerald Earrings | Luxembourg Royal Tiaras]

The 51st Birthday of Princess Kelly of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

[Saxe-Coburg und Gotha Turquoise Tiara | Duchess of Albany’s Diamond Necklace | Diamond Star]

The Birth of Prince Carl Bernadotte in 1911

Wedding

The Wedding of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands in 1967

The Wedding of the Earl of Dalkeith in 1953

The Wedding of Princess Elisabeth of Greece and Count Carl Theodor of Törring-Jettenbach in 1934

Royal Events OTD

Prince Carl Bernadotte’s 90th Birthday in 2001

The Wedding Gala of Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven in 1967

Royal Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in 1944

The Christening of Victoria, Princess Royal in 1841

Royal Events Today

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