The Grand Duke Michael Michaelovitch (Mikhailovich)
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The Grand Duke Michael Michaelovitch (Mikhailovich)
The Grand Duke, who has made England his headquarters is the son of the Grand Duke Michael Nicholovitch (who is the grand-uncle of the present czar) and the first cousin of the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. He married morganatically the lady who is now known as the Countess Torby and lived in Keele Hall, Staffordshire
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Countess Czar Michael Mikhailovich Staffordshire Torby Tsar Uncle
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking photograph, His Grand Duke Serene Highness Michael Mikhailovich Romanov, also known as Michael Mikhailovich of Russia, is depicted in formal attire, exuding an air of regal sophistication. Born in 1878, Michael was the eldest son of Grand Duke Michael Nikolayevich of Russia and a first cousin of the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Michael's life took an unexpected turn when he married morganatically, a term used for a marriage that does not confer royal status upon the spouse or their descendants. His bride was the lovely Countess Natasha Torby, and they made their home in the picturesque Keele Hall, located in Staffordshire, England. Michael's decision to establish his headquarters in England was a significant one, as he was a member of the Russian Imperial Family. His presence in England raised eyebrows, given the political tensions between the two nations at the time. However, Michael's status as a grand duke and his connection to the Russian royal family continued to draw attention and intrigue. Michael's grandfather, Grand Duke Michael Nikolayevich, was the younger brother of Czar Alexander III and the uncle of Czar Nicholas II. Michael's cousin, the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was married to Prince Albert, who was the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Michael's connection to the British royal family further solidified his position in English society. Despite the political complexities of his situation, Michael and Natasha lived a quiet and contented life in Keele Hall. Michael passed away in 1918, just before the Russian Revolution, and Natasha continued to reside in the hall until her death in 1952. This photograph captures a moment in time when Michael, a Russian grand duke, found refuge and a new life in England.
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