Today in Royal History | December 9

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The 60th Birthday of Empress Masako of Japan

[Meiji Scroll Tiara | Japanese Pearl Sunburst Tiara | Japanese Imperial Tiaras | Chrysanthemum Earrings | Pearl Necklace]

The 104th Birthday of Marianne, Princess zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn

[The Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn Tiaras]

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Queen Mathilde receives German Sustainability Award in 2017

The Royal Variety Performance in 2010

Prince and Princess of Wales at E.T. Premiere in 1982

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Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey

The Royal Family joined the Princess of Wales for the third annual Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 8th. Spearheaded by the Princess, and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.

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Today in Royal History | December 8

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The Death of Lady Elizabeth Longman in 2016

The Death of Princess Marie Louise in 1956

[Cartier India Tiara | Diamond Sunburst Brooch | Honeysuckle Tiara | Cartier Stomacher | Diamond Star Brooch | Pearl Choker]

Wedding

The Wedding of Kunwar Digraj Singh of Shahpura and Kumari Vijayashree Shaktawat of Jagat in 2016

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Together At Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Train Tour in 2020

Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2016

Prince and Princess of Wales at Royal Opera House in 1982

Crown Prince Harald and Crown Princess Sonia at a Banquet in Oslo in 1968

The Funeral of Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands in 1962

The Funeral of Queen Maud of Norway in 1938

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Ruby Peacock Tiara

Happy Birthday to the Princess of Orange, who is turning 20 today! The eldest of the Dutch Royal ‘A-Team’ who is set to be the fourth Queen Regnant of the Netherlands, the Dutch Heiress has expressed an interest in royal jewels (If you are reading this YRH, we have some suggestions), and has already worn quite a few splendid jewels from the massive family collection, including the Ruby Peacock Tiara!

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Today in Royal History | December 7

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The 20th Birthday of the Princess of Orange

[Ruby Peacock Tiara | Dutch Diamond Stars | Dutch Diamond Trellis NecklaceSapphire Necklace Tiara | Dutch Emerald Parure | Mellerio Ruby Tiara | Dutch Royal Jewels]

The Death of Princess Maria Francesca of Savoy and Bourbon-Parma in 2001

[Princess Maria Francesca’s Diamond Tiara]

The 45th Birthday of Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand

[Queen Sirikit’s Thai Tiara]

The Death of Lady Zia Wernher in 1977

The 50th Birthday of Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu

[Terengganu State Diadem]

Wedding

The Wedding of Prince Bertil of Sweden in 1976

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Christmas Party at Clarence House in 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Train Tour in 2020

Radziwiłł Tiara on Auction in 2020

The Danish-UK Association Gala Dinner in 2018

Countess of Wessex at the Golden Hockey Ball in 2016

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at Royal Foundation Reception in 2016

Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko in Nepal in 1960

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