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  • London, United Kingdom
    Wednesday Jul 9, 1947
    Queen Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth engagement to Prince Philip

    London, United Kingdom
    Wednesday Jul 9, 1947

    The royal couple went on to officially confirm their engagement on July 9th, 1947, and hosted a photocall at Buckingham Palace, which allowed the future monarch to show off her new diamond ring.




  • Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom
    Thursday Jul 10, 1947
    Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    The Engagement

    Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom
    Thursday Jul 10, 1947

    The engagement was announced to the public on 10 July 1947.




  • Spain
    Saturday Jul 26, 1947
    Francisco Franco

    Franco proclaimed Spain a monarchy

    Spain
    Saturday Jul 26, 1947

    On 26 July 1947 Franco proclaimed Spain a monarchy, but did not designate a monarch.




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