#alexandra of greece

[ykzzr]

Cousins ​​playing cards, late 1880's

Princess Alexandra of Greece and Denmark, Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Denmark, Tsesarevich Nicholas, Prince George of Greece and Denmark, Grand Duke George Alexandrovich, Prince Albert Victor of Wales.

[romanovsonelastdance]

Does anyone have a source for the use of 'Aline' as a nickname for Alexandra Georgievna? I see it all the time on the internet, but when I look at primary sources, everyone just calls her 'Alix.'

For example:

"Little Alix" since her aunt Queen Alexandra was also called 'Alix.'

Also 'Alix.'

Nicholas II calls her 'Alix' (or 'Aliks') in his jewel album.

And her brother Nicholas of Greece calls her Alix in his memoirs.

So where did 'Aline' come from? I'm not saying she definitely wasn't called that, just curious if anyone has an example? Or maybe it was something that, say, her husband called her but no one else did?

Or is this another Ortipo/Ortino situation where someone read "Alix/Aliks" in handwriting as 'Aline' by mistake an we've all been using it since?

[diioonysus]

art + hair pieces

[dixt]

monemvasia, greece ⋅ ph. alexandra votsis

[queenalexandraofdenmark]

Queen Olga of Greece with her mother, Grand Duchess Alexandra Iosifovna! 🥺✨🤍

[foreverinthepagesofhistoryy]

Grand Duchess Alexandra Iosifovna of Russia (née Alexandra of Saxe-Altenburg) with daughter Queen Olga of Greece (née GD Olga Konstantinovna), and granddaughters Princesses Alexandra and Marie of Greece and Denmark (later GD’s Alexandra and Maria Georgievna), 1880s

[robertocustodioart]

Pia Getty, Princess Alexandra von Fürstenberg and Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece by David Seidner 1995

[foreverinthepagesofhistory]

Grand Duchess Alexandra Iosifovna of Russia (née Princess of Saxe-Altenburg) with her granddaughters Princesses Alexandra and Marie “Minnie” of Greece and Denmark, 1880s 🤍✨

The two young girls would both end up marrying back into the Romanov family. Alexandra to Pavel Alexandrovich and Marie to Georgy Mikhailovich.

[duchesssoflennox]

"The Monarchs of Queen Victoria’s Legacy"

Wilhelm II was the first of Queen Victoria's grandchildren to ascend to a throne, becoming German Emperor in 1888. His reign initiated the lineage of monarchs descended from Victoria. The last to be crowned was Marie of Romania in 1914, marking the end of an era for Victoria's royal progeny.

Queen Maud of Norway holds the distinction of having the longest tenure as Queen Consort among Queen Victoria's grandchildren, with a reign that spanned 33 years. Her time on the throne was characterized by a harmonious blend of British heritage and Norwegian culture, leaving a legacy of benevolence and cultural patronage. Conversely, Queen Sophia's role as Queen Consort of the Hellenes was the briefest, lasting just about 4 years due to the political upheavals of World War I and Greece's National Schism, which led to her husband's abdication. Despite the short span, her resilience and dedication to her royal duties remained unwavering.

The execution of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna was a deeply tragic event, reflecting the brutal reality of the Russian Revolution. On the night of 16-17 July 1918, she and her family were executed by Bolshevik revolutionaries in Yekaterinburg. Alexandra witnessed the murder of her husband, Tsar Nicholas II, before she herself was killed with a gunshot to the head. The violence of that night brought an abrupt and grim end to the Romanov dynasty, extinguishing the lives of the last imperial family of Russia in a stark and merciless manner. Her death marked the first among Queen Victoria’s crowned grandchildren. In contrast, Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain lived through the upheavals of the 20th century, witnessing the restoration of the Spanish monarchy. She passed away in 1969, the last of Victoria’s crowned grandchildren, her life reflecting the dramatic changes of her time.

George V’s United Kingdom, a realm where tradition blends with modernity, continues to stand firm. The monarchy, a symbol of continuity, has weathered the storms of change, its crown passed down through generations, still reigning with a sense of duty and connection to the people.

Maud of Norway’s legacy endures in the serene beauty of Norway, where the monarchy remains a cherished institution. Her reign, characterized by a quiet strength and a nurturing presence, is remembered fondly, and the royal house she helped establish continues to flourish.

Margaret of Connaught’s Swedish monarchy, into which she married, stands resilient. Though she never became queen, her descendants uphold the traditions and values she embodied, maintaining the monarchy as a pillar of Swedish national identity.

Victoria Eugenie of Spain saw the Spanish monarchy navigate the tumultuous waters of the 20th century, enduring a republic and a dictatorship before being restored. Today, it stands as a testament to resilience, with her bloodline still on the throne, embodying the spirit of reconciliation and progress.

In stark contrast, the fates of other monarchies were marked by tragedy:

Wilhelm II witnessed the fall of his German Empire in the aftermath of World War I. His abdication marked the end of an era, and he spent his remaining years in exile, a once-mighty emperor without a throne, reflecting on the lost glory of his realm.

Sophia of Hellenes experienced the disintegration of the Kingdom of Greece amidst political upheaval. The monarchy, once a symbol of national unity, was abolished, leaving her and her family to face the harsh reality of a world that had moved beyond the age of empires.

Alexandra Feodorovna’s Russian Empire crumbled during the Bolshevik Revolution. The tragic end of the Romanov dynasty saw her and her family executed, their fates sealed by the tides of revolution that swept away centuries of monarchical rule.

Marie of Romania’s kingdom, once a beacon of hope in the aftermath of World War I, eventually succumbed to the forces of history. The monarchy was abolished after World War II, and the royal family faced the stark reality of a republic.

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King George I of Greece, Prince Nicholas , Prince Constantine, Princess Alexandra, Prince George and Queen Olga in 1877. Garden scene painted on backdrop. 🫶

[ykzzr]

Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich, Grand Duke George Alexandrovich, Prince Constantine, Princess Alexandra, Prince Nicholas of Greece 1886.

[romanovsonelastdance]

Family gathering in Denmark, c. 1899.

[llitchilitchi]

'the average Macedonian soldier suffers one head injury per month' factoid actualy statistical error. average Macedonian soldier suffers 0 head injuries per month. Alexander the Great, who suffers 5 head injuries a day, is an outlier adn should not have been counted

[februaryfrost]

Danish royal siblings.

Left to right- Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark (future King Frederick VIII), Princess Alexandra (then Princess of Wales and future Queen of the United Kingdom), Prince William (future King George I of Greece) and Princess Dagmar (future Empress Maria Feodorovna of) Russia. Circa 1860s.

[queenalexandraofdenmark]

𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚁𝚘𝚢𝚊𝚕 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗 👑✨🍫

(𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝟸 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝟺)

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Queen Sophia of Greece, née Princess Sophia of Prussia.

Princess Beatrice, Duchess of Galliera, née Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh.

Empress Maria Feodorovna, née Princess Dagmar of Denmark.

Queen Marie of Romania, née Princess Marie of Edinburgh.

Queen Victoria, née Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent.

Queen Margherita of Italy, née Princess Margherita of Savoy.

Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, née Princess Alix of Hesse.

Princess Louise of Schaumburg-Lippe, née Princess Louise of Denmark.

Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, née Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg.

[royal-confessions]

“I personally think Alexandra Feodorovna would have been like Alexandra of Greece and denmark if she didn't had early trauma like her mother and sister dying.” - Submitted by Anonymous