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Tsar Nicholas II and The Royal Scots Greys
Reception of the deputation of officers of the Scots Greys in the Anitchkoff Palace at St. Petersburg, Russia. Tsar Nicholas II was the Colonel-in-Chief of the Scots Greys and wore their uniform at this meeitng. The officers were well received and during the course of the meeting they presented a large oil painting representing the Emperor in the full uniform of the Scots Greys trotting past the Queen in the Long Valley at Aldershot- a present frm the officers of the regiment to his Majesty.
1895
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Chief Colonel Deputation Greys Nicholas Petersburg Reception Regiment Regiments Scots Tsar Uniforms 1895
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In this historic photograph, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia warmly receives a delegation of officers from The Royal Scots Greys regiment in the grand Anitchkoff Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1895. Tsar Nicholas II held the esteemed title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Scots Greys, and on this occasion, he proudly wore their distinctive uniform during the meeting. The officers were on a diplomatic mission to present a significant gift to their esteemed leader. The officers of the Scots Greys, an esteemed British cavalry regiment with a rich history, had prepared a large oil painting as a token of their loyalty and respect. The painting depicted Tsar Nicholas II in the full uniform of the Scots Greys, trotting past a regal figure believed to be Queen Victoria, in the Long Valley at Aldershot. This impressive gift symbolized the strong bond between the Russian monarch and the British regiment. The reception was a grand affair, with the officers of the Scots Greys receiving a warm welcome from Tsar Nicholas II. The meeting marked a significant moment in the history of the regiment, further strengthening the ties between the British and Russian military forces during the late 1890s. The image captures the essence of the occasion, with Tsar Nicholas II and the officers exuding an air of respect and camaraderie. The photograph is a testament to the rich history of military diplomacy and the enduring bond between the British and Russian monarchies during the late 19th century. The image, taken by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and tradition of a bygone era.
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