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On 7 February there were lots of interesting royal events around the world. On 7 February 1901, the Colden Coach was first used on the royal wedding of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Prince Henry. Golden Coach - bookcover On 7 February 457, Leo I the Thracian became Eastern Roman Emperor. After his death he became a saint. His feast day is on 20 January. On 7 February 1831, the constitution of Belgium was adopted. Belgium became a parliamentary monarchy. However in 1970 this constitution formed Belgium into a federal country. On 7 February 1999, Abdullah II became King of Jordan. He succeeded his father King Hussein of Jordan. On 7 February 1688 Landgravine Marie of Hesse-Kassel was born in Kassel. She married John William Friso, Prince of Orange. She died on 9 April 1765 in Leeuwaarden in nowadays the Netherlands. On 7 February 1626, William V of Bavaria died at Schleisscheim Palace near Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He was born as a son

This day has a few important royal events such as B-days and Deaths. B-Day: Philip II, Duke of Savoy (born on 5 February 1438 - died on 7 November 1497). His father was Louis of Savoy and his mother was Anne of Cyprus. They were members of the House of Savoy. Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark (born in 1972). She married in 2004 to Frederick, Crown Prince of Denmark. Deaths Charles XIII of Sweden (born on 7 October 1748 - died on 5 February 1818). His parents were Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. Charles XIII of Sweden was a  member of the House of Holstein-Gottorp. Events On 5 February 1818, Charles XIV John (born on 26 January 1873 - died on 8 March 1844)  became King of Sweden and Norway. He was born as Jean Bernadotte. He was the first monarch of the House of Bernadotte in Sweden. Source pictures: Wikipedia

3 February has some special royal birthdays and deaths. B-Day Helena Palaiologina, who became Queen Consort of Cyprus and Armenia. (born on 3 February 1428 - died on 11 April 1458). Princess Angela of Liechtenstein (born on 3 February 1958) She married Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein in 2000. Via her marriage she is a member of the house of Liechtenstein. Deaths Sweyn Forkbeard, who became King of Denmark and King of Norway (born in 960 - died on 3 February 1014). His parents were Harald Bluetooth and Gunhild of Tove. Coloman, King of Hungary (born in 1070 - died on 3 February 1116) His parents were Géza of Hungary and Sophie. Murad II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (born on 16 June 1403 or 1404 - died on 3 february 1451). Source picture: Wikipedia

1 February counts also lots of special royal occassions such as births and deaths. These are a fine selection. Birth Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy (born on 1 february 1435 - died on 30 March 1472). His parents were Louis of Savoy and Anne of Cyprus. Amadeus was a member of the House of Savoy. Eberhard II, Duke of Württemberg (born on 1 February 1447 - died on 17 February 1504). His parents were Ulrich V, Count of Württemberg and Elisabeth of Bavaria-Landshut. Stéphanie of Monaco (born on 1 February 1965). Her parents were Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly. Death Henry II, Duke of Brabant (born in 1207 - died on 1 February 1248) His parents were Henry I, Duke of Brabant and Mathilde of Flanders. He was a member of the House of Reginar. Charles IV of France (born in 18 or 19 June 1294 - died on 1 February 1328). His parents were Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre. He was a member of the House of Capet. Carlos I of Portugal (bor