Princess Mary’s Art Deco Diamond Scroll Brooch

Today marks the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Marion, Countess of Harewood, who was born on this day in 1926! The Austrian Pianist who was married to a King’s grandson and later a scandalous MP, the Countess was rarely seen wearing the jewels of her mother-in-law, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, an exception being her Art Deco Diamond Scroll Brooch!

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Funeral of King Harald V of Norway

Following the passing of King Harald V and the Accession of King Haakon VIII, Royalty and Heads of State from the around the World joined the Norwegian Royal Family in the Procession from the Royal Palace of Oslo for the Funeral of King Harald V of Norway at Oslo Cathedral on September 9th, which was followed by a Procession to the Akershus Fortress for the Burial and a Reception for Foreign Royalty and Heads of State at the Royal Palace of Oslo.

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Queen Olga’s Diamond Coronet

Today marks the 175th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Olga of Greece, who was born on this day in 1851! The Russian Grand Duchess who married the first Greek King and was the grandmother of the Duke of Edinburgh among Royals from Greece, Spain, the United Kingdom, Romania, Serbia, and Italy, Queen Olga possessed a spectacular Jewellery Collection which included this Diamond Coronet!

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