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Today in Royal History | January 13

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The Death of Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon in 2017

The 93rd Birthday of Princess Marie Louise of Bulgaria, Princess of Koháry

[Bulgarian Köchert Tiara | Queen Giovanna’s Bracelet Bandeau]

The Death of Queen Sophia of Greece in 1932

[Diamond Tiara | Diamond Circle Tiara | Diamond Fringe TiaraRuby Brooch | Pearl Corsage Brooch | Pearl Earrings | Star Sapphire Brooch]

The Birth of Prince Arthur of Connaught in 1883

The Birth of Princess Marie of Denmark in 1865

[Diamond Floral Tiara | Orléans Opal Tiara]

Wedding

The Wedding of Count Ingolf of Rosenborg in 1968

The Wedding of Lady Pamela Mountbatten in 1960

Royal Events OTD

Crown Princess Mette-Marits Open Letter about Marius Borg Høiby

The Funeral of the Countess of Barcelona in 2000

The Funeral of Prince Bertil of Sweden in 1997

Queen Margrethe’s Silver Jubilee Gala in 1997

The Danish State Visit to Thailand in 1962

Royal Guests at the Wedding of Lady Pamela Mountbatten

The Engagement of Crown Prince Akihito of Japan in 1959

Royal Events Today

Queen Sophie’s Diamond Tiara

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