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Queen Victoria greeting the Duke of Edinburgh and the Grand
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh together with his new wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia) arriving at Windsor train station in March 1874 following his marriage which took place in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg in January. Queen Victoria, who did not attend the ceremony, is shown greeting her new daughter-in-law together with other members of the Royal family. The union was unpopular with the Queen, largely because memories of the Crimean War instinctively left her opposed to a union with the Imperial Russian family
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This historical print captures a significant moment in the Royal family's history as Queen Victoria greets her new daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Edinburgh, at Windsor train station in March 1874. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred, and his wife, formerly known as the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia, had recently been married at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg in January.
The union between Prince Alfred and the Russian Grand Duchess was met with disapproval from Queen Victoria due to her opposition to a connection with the Imperial Russian family stemming from memories of the Crimean War. Despite not attending their wedding ceremony, Queen Victoria is depicted here welcoming her son's new bride alongside other members of the Royal family.
This image serves as an important reminder of both personal relationships within royalty and political tensions that influenced decisions during this period. It offers a glimpse into a momentous occasion that shaped British history and highlights the complexities surrounding royal marriages and alliances. The elegance and formality captured in this photograph provide a window into a bygone era filled with tradition and protocol.
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