The wedding of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and the Gran

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The wedding of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and the Gran

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. Date: 14th March 1874, p257

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In this historic photograph, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and his new bride, the Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia), are warmly welcomed at Windsor train station on March 14, 1874. The couple had married in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg in January, an union that was met with reluctance from Queen Victoria due to the lingering tensions from the Crimean War between Russia and Britain. Despite her absence from the ceremony, the Queen is seen here greeting her new daughter-in-law with open arms, along with other members of the Royal family. Prince Alfred, the second son of Queen Victoria, had proposed to Marie Alexandrovna in 1866, but the marriage was delayed due to the political climate between Russia and Britain. The arrival of the newlyweds at Windsor marked the beginning of their new life together in Britain. The Union Jack and the Russian Imperial Standard are proudly displayed on the platform, symbolizing the joining of the two royal families. The scene is filled with a sense of celebration and unity, despite the initial opposition to the marriage. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the complexities of international diplomacy and the power of family bonds to overcome political tensions. It is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the British monarchy and the intricacies of European royal families in the late 19th century.

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