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Today in Royal History | October 9

Feature

The 90th Birthday of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

[90 Facts about the Duke of Kent]

The Assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia in 1934

The Death of Grand Duke of Hesse in 1937

Wedding

The Wedding of the Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe in 2021

The Wedding of King Hamad of Bahrain in 1968

The Wedding of Princess Xenia Georgievna of Russia in 1921

Royal Events OTD

King Philippe has lunch with Princess Delphine in 2020

Norwegian Opening of Parliament 2017

Crown Prince Haakon’s Confirmation in 1988

The Dutch State Visit to Spain in 1985

The Swedish State Visit to Norway in 1974

Ugandan Independence Celebrations in 1962

The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace in 1957

Royal Events Today

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