🗓#OTD in 1979, Lord Louis Mountbatten was assassinated by the IRA, along with 3 other victims, by a bomb planted on his fishing boat. Reflect on his life and legacy tonight at 11 PM in Private Lives of the Windsors: Lord Mountbatten. | Smithsonian Channel

The late Countess Mountbatten of Burma was born into a dazzling dynasty of royal and political relations. Together with her husband Lord Brabourne, they lived their lives at the very heart of the British establishment. In this episode of Expert Voices, get a glimpse into the lives of the two legendary families through the art and objects they lived with. Explore the auction catalogue here: https://bit.ly/3esG07d | Sotheby's