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Portrait of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh
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Portrait of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria. Married the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia. Heir to the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg, Alfred was a career sailor in the British navy. His choice of bride was initially unpopular with Queen Victoria who was instinctively opposed to a Russian union following the Crimean War. The marriage took place in the Winter Palace at St. Petersburg on January 23rd 1874 and couple journeyed to England in March
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This portrait captures Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), the fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria, at the height of his regal splendor. At the time of this photograph, Alfred was a career sailor in the British navy, having served with distinction. However, his choice of bride, Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia (1847-1928), was initially met with resistance from Queen Victoria, who was instinctively opposed to a Russian union following the Crimean War. The marriage took place in the opulent Winter Palace at St. Petersburg on January 23rd, 1874. Despite Queen Victoria's objections, the couple journeyed to England in March of that year, where they were warmly welcomed. Prince Alfred was the heir to the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and his union with Marie Alexandrovna marked an important diplomatic milestone. The couple's marriage was a significant import from Russia, and it was unpopular with some due to the lingering tensions from the Crimean War. However, the union proved to be a successful one, and the couple went on to have seven children. This commemorative print is a testament to the rich history of the royal family and the complex diplomatic relationships between nations during the late 19th century. The image, taken from a plate in the Illustrated London News, showcases the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in their regal attire, with Marie Alexandrovna wearing the Order of the Star of the Russian Empire and Alfred wearing the Order of the Garter. The photograph is a striking reminder of a bygone era and the enduring legacy of the British monarchy.
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