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Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg




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Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg

Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg (1876-1936) in 1909 with her children by her second husband, Grand Prince Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia; Maria (standing) and Kira. Divorce was rare in the early 1900 and so when Victoria Melita (known as Ducky in the family) decided to end her unhappy marriage to her cousin Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt after seven years of unhappiness and marry Kirill, the decision shocked her family. Victoria Melita was the second daughter of Prince Alfred and his wife Maria Alexandrovna of Russia

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1876 Alexandrovna Coburg Cousin Darmstadt Decided Decision Divorce Edinburgh Ernst Hesse Husband Ludwig Maria Marry Melita Rare Saxe Shocked Unhappy Years 1936 Kira Unhappiness Vladimirovich


14"x11" Photo Print

Introducing the exquisite Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring this stunning image of Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg. Captured in 1909, this timeless photograph showcases the princess with her children, Maria and Kira, by her second husband, Grand Prince Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia. Each print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and comes with a rights-managed license, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of this historical moment in your personal or commercial projects. Add a touch of elegance and history to your space with this captivating print.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.2cm x 35.5cm (8" x 14")

Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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In this evocative photograph, Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg (1876-1936) is captured with her children, Grand Duchesses Maria and Kira, in 1909. The scene exudes a sense of tranquility and happiness, a stark contrast to the tumultuous events that preceded this moment. Victoria Melita, affectionately known as "Ducky" in her family, had endured an unhappy marriage to her cousin, Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt, for seven years. Divorce was an infrequent occurrence in the early 1900s, especially among European royalty, making Victoria Melita's decision to leave her husband and marry Grand Prince Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia even more shocking. Born in 1876 as the second daughter of Prince Alfred and his wife, Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, Victoria Melita's life was steeped in royalty and tradition. However, her marriage to Ernst Ludwig was fraught with dissatisfaction and unhappiness. In 1901, she left her husband and returned to her parents' home in Russia. Five years later, in 1906, Victoria Melita married Kirill, the younger brother of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II. The union was met with disapproval from the Russian imperial family and the European royal houses, who viewed the marriage as an import from Germany, which was then at odds with Russia. Despite the controversy, Victoria Melita and Kirill went on to have two daughters, Maria and Kira, who are seen in this photograph. The image captures a moment of joy and contentment, a testament to the strength and resilience of the princess, who defied convention and forged her own path in life. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a fascinating chapter in European royal history, a time when tradition and personal happiness collided, and one woman dared to make a decision that would change her life forever.

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