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Alfred Weds Marie 1874
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Alfred Weds Marie 1874
Prince Alfred (Duke of Edinburgh) fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria, marries Grand Duchess Marie, daughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, in St Petersburg. Date: 23 January 1874
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This image commemorates the grand wedding ceremony of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and Grand Duchess Marie Alexeievna of Russia, which took place on 23rd January 1874 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Prince Alfred, the fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria, is seen in his resplendent military uniform, adorned with numerous orders and decorations. His bride, Grand Duchess Marie, the eldest daughter of Tsar Alexander II, is gracefully attired in an elegant wedding gown, accessorized with a stunning diadem and veil. The wedding was a significant event in European royal history, as it marked the first time a British royal married a Russian grand duchess. The ceremony was held in the opulent Winter Palace, surrounded by an esteemed gathering of European nobility. This photograph captures the joyous moment as the newlyweds exchange their vows, marking the beginning of their lifelong partnership and the strengthening of diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and Russia.
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