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adini-nikolaevna · 3 days

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Detail from a portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia by Christina Robertson (?).

#empress maria alexandrovna #romanov #russia #christina roberston #maybe?#portrait detail

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imperial-russia · 2 months

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Emperor Alexander II, his wife, sons and two daughters-in-law

#Russia #romanov #Alexander II.#Empress Maria Alexandrovna #Alexander III.#Maria Fyodorovna #Vladimir Alexandrovich #Maria Pavlovna the Elder #Alexei Alexandrovich #Sergei Alexandrovich #Pavel Alexandrovich

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royal-confessions · 7 months

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“I find paranormal cases involving royalty interesting. One of the most fascinating relates the sighting of the ghost of Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia in the Winter Palace.” - Text & Image Submitted by cenacevedo15

#Empress Maria Alexandrovna

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mote-historie · 11 months

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1857 Franz Xaver Winterhalter, Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna wife of Tsar Alexander II (Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse)), detail.

Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg.

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queenalexandraofdenmark · 7 months

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~ ROYALS AND THEIR SIGNATURES ~

Part 3/3

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Princess Alice of Greece and Denmark(Princess Alice of Battenberg)

Crown Princess Thyra of Hanover(Princess Thyra of Denmark)

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales

Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia

Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna

Empress Elisabeth(Sissi) of Austria

Empress Maria Feodorovna(Dagmar of Denmark)

Tsar Alexander III

Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany(Princess Helen of Waldeck and Pyrmont)

Empress Maria Alexandrovna

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loiladadiani · 9 months

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The focus of the photograph for me is the Empress María Alexandrovna. I am always looking for pictures of her, as she is described as beautiful when young. I can see indications of that in pictures such as this one, but I am also beginning to understand why it might have been that many mistook her shyness for coldness and aloofness.

On the photograph from left to right: Julie, Princess of Battenberg; Elizabeth of Prussia, Princess and Prince Carl of Hesse, Prince Wilhelmina of Hesse, Empress Marie Alexandrovna, Prince Louis of Hesse; Prince Gustav Vasa from Sweden; Princess Alice of Hesse and Prince Alexander of Hesse

#romanov family #romanov dynasty #vintage photography #Empress Maria Alexandrovna #Julie Princess of Battenberg #Elizabeth of Prussia #Princess Carl of Hesse #Prince Carl of Hesse #Prince Louis of Hesse #Prince Carl Vasa of Sweden #Princess Alice of Hesse #Prince Alexander of Hesse

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ykzzr · 1 year

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Tsar Alexander II with his family 1860s

Tsar Alexander II with his wife Empress Maria Alexandrovna and their three youngest children Maria, Sergei, Paul.

#Alexander ii #empress maria Alexandrovna #Maria Alexandrovna #sergei alexandrovich #paul alexandrovich #duchess of edinburgh #tsar Alexander ii #romanovs #1860s #russian empire

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historicalcouples · 8 months

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"In the morning at 11 o’clock, we went with Papa and Mama to Petersburg and were at a memorial service in the fortress... I approached the grave of our angel, little Alexander, which was completely ready and graciously decorated with flowers. I prayed and thought a lot about you, my dear Minnie, and I was so sad to be alone at that moment, only Mom noticed this and came up to me to hug me, and it touched me very much, because she alone understands and does not forget our terrible grief. Others forget and constantly ask why I don't go to the theatre, why I don't want to go to the balls that will be in Peterhof, and it is very difficult and unpleasant for me to answer everyone. It made me so sad when I prayed at the sweet grave of the little angel; Why is he not with us and why did the Lord take him from us? Forgive me that I again remind you of our bitter loss, but I think so often about our angel Alexander, about you and the elder Baby (Nicholas II), about all of you, close to my heart and the joy of my life, and especially now when I am alone and miss you. This definitely consoles me, and my thoughts are often with you, my darlings."

Letter from Tsarevich Alexander Alexandrovich to Tsarevna Maria Feodorovna (June 4, 1870)

In memory of Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia (1869 - 1870)

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the-last-tsar · 1 year

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"Catherine II played a decisive role in the choice of future tsarinas, introducing compatriot women in the court. And so, with one exception (Alexander III's wife, who would be Danish), they would all be of German origin. The princesses were selected very young, between fourteen and sixteen years old, still shy and malleable. The ceromonies obeyed a very strict etiquette, starting with the solemn entrance of the future Grand Duchess, until her wedding. The court carriages were waiting for the young lady at the station. On the way to the Winter Palace, where the great dignitaries would be presented to her, she could admire the living barrier of the imperial Guard outlined to her passage. On horseback, the emperor escorted the golden carriage with the imperial crown on top, pulled by eight gray horses. The Grand Dukes followed on horseback, and the Grand Duchesses, in other luxurious carriages. The next stage was a kind of guided tour by the imperial palaces of St. Petersburg and the surrounding area, which was an opportunity for the young foreigner to learn the history of the country. Another important stage of this training consisted of inculcating the culture of the country of adoption, to allow a complete integration. (something Catherine II had achieved to perfection). The future Grand Duchesses were to learn Russian and convert to Orthodoxy. It didn't take long for them to lose all contact with their home country. Thus, stripped of their Germanness, they could become authentic Slavs. The wedding ceremonial remained unchanged until the reign of Nicholas II. After the festivities ended, the young wife found herself closed in the rigid world of the Russian monarchy. They had to give up their personal tastes and erase their personality. Becoming another guardian of secular traditions, she was to become an idol of the nation."

The Tsarinas - The Women who Made Russia | Vladimir Fedorovski.

(Loose translation)

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lesyoussoupoff · 16 days

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Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna with her eldest and favorite granddaughter, Princess Irina Alexandrovna.

#Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna #princess irina alexandrovna #princess irina youssoupoff #Romanov #Yusupov #Yussupov #Youssoupoff #Nobility

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foreverinthepagesofhistory · 11 months

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~ 💗 OTMA lookalikes 💗 ~

Olga Nikolaevna — Alexandra Feodorovna (Charlotte of Prussia)

Tatiana Nikolaevna — Maria Alexandrovna (Maria of Hesse)

Maria Nikolaevna — Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark)

Anastasia Nikolaevna — Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)

(Thank you to @duchessnoor for inspiring this post!)

#olga nikolaevna #tatiana nikolaevna #maria nikolaevna #anastasia nikolaevna #otma #princess charlotte of prussia #maria alexandrovna #alexandra feodorovna #maria feodorovna #romanov #parallels #OTMA #mine #made by me #romanov parallels #empress #grand duchesses

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adini-nikolaevna · 22 days

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"The great day came. It was April 16, the eve of Sasha's twenty-third birthday. In the morning there was mass, at one o'clock in the afternoon the official ceremony of dressing the bride in the presence of the whole family, newly appointed court ladies and three ladies-in-waiting. Marie was coiffed so that two long curls fell on either side of her face, a small diadem of diamonds and pearl pendants was placed on her head - under it was attached a veil of lace, which hung below the shoulders. Each of us sisters gave her a pin to attach it, and then a purple ermine-trimmed robe, so heavy that five chamberlains had to hold it, was placed over her and fastened at the shoulder with a gold pin. At the end, Mama also attached a small bouquet of myrtle and orange blossom under the veil. Marie looked grand and majestic in her outfit, and the expression of solemn seriousness on her childish face was in perfect harmony with the beauty of her figure. At three o'clock there was a solemn banquet, approximately four hundred people were seated in the Nicholas Hall of the Winter Palace at three huge tables. In the middle are the Royal Family and the clergy, who opened the banquet with prayer and blessing. At the table, ladies sat on the right hand, gentlemen on the left. They drank the health of the young couple, Their Majesties, the Tsarevna's Parents, as well as all loyal subjects, and each toast was accompanied by cannon salvoes. The highest ranks of the Court brought champagne to Their Majesties; we, the other members of the Royal Family, were served by our chamberlains. A military band played, and the best singers of the Opera sang so that the walls shook. At eight there was a polonaise in the St. George's Hall: Papa danced in front of everyone with Marie; at ten o'clock we returned to our chambers, here only the family dined with the newlyweds. Adini and I did not take part in this, but had dinner with our teachers in my rooms and looked out at the Neva, at the illuminated embankment, ships decorated with flags, a festive crowd, and behind it the spire of the Peter and Paul Fortress, rising to the sky, still gilded by the setting sun… this day ended with such a wonderful note.”

- Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, Queen of Wurttemberg, on the nuptials of her elder brother, the future Emperor Alexander II of Russia and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (nee Princess Marie of Hesse-Darmstadt.)

#grand duchess olga nikolaevna the elder #emperor alexander ii #empress maria alexandrovna #romanov #russia #quotes

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imperial-russia · 1 year

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A statue of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, consort of Emperor Alexander II.

#Russia #Romanov #Empress Maria Alexandrovna

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royal-confessions · 2 months

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“18th century Royal names were so confusing, Tsar Alexander Ii of Russia had a wife named Maria , a daughter named Maria and a daughter-in-law named Maria” - Submitted by queenempath007

#Empress Maria Alexandrovna #Empress Maria Feodorovna #Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna #queenempath007

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royalsofhistory · 2 years

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Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia posing for photographs with her youngest child at the time throughout the years (1869—1882).

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queenalexandraofdenmark · 26 days

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♡ Empress Maria Feodorovna photographed with her children: Xenia, George, and Nicholas, c. 1879. ♡

#empress maria feodorovna #dagmar of denmark #tsar nicholas ii #grand duke george alexandrovich #george alexandrovich #grand duchess xenia alexandrovna #xenia alexandrovna #romanovs #romanov family #1879 #1870s

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