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Prince Alfred skating with his bride
Romantic front cover engraving from The Graphic showing Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, skating with his bride, the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia. The Prince travelled to St. Petersburg for the wedding which was held at the Winter Palace on January 23rd 1874. This picture is accompaned by a poem; Smoothly as the ice track bears them, Smooth may glide their future life, While two empires love declares them, Happy Prince and Happy Wife! Although the wedding was celebrated and reported in great detail by the ILN papers, in reality, Queen Victoria had reservations about a union with the Russian royal family and the Duchess, who was used to the splendour of the Russian court, was considered haughty by London society. Date: 24th January 1874
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This print captures a romantic moment between Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and his bride, the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia. The enchanting front cover engraving from The Graphic showcases the couple gracefully skating together. As they glide across the ice track, their future life is symbolized by the smoothness of their movements. Love between two empires declares them as a Happy Prince and Happy Wife. The wedding took place on January 23rd, 1874 at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. Although this grand occasion was celebrated and extensively reported by ILN papers, behind-the-scenes tensions were brewing. Queen Victoria had reservations about uniting with the Russian royal family while London society deemed the Duchess haughty due to her accustomed splendor at the Russian court. Despite these challenges, this picture encapsulates a moment of pure joy for Prince Alfred and his bride. Their love shines through as they embrace each other's company amidst an icy backdrop. This remarkable image is accompanied by a heartfelt poem that wishes them a smooth journey in their shared future. Preserved within this historical photograph lies not only a glimpse into one couple's union but also echoes of political complexities and societal expectations during that era. It serves as a testament to enduring love amidst challenging circumstances and reminds us that even royalty faces obstacles on their path to happiness.
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