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I do not think that the end of the United Kingdom would have any impact on the Australian Crown as there are no longer any constitutional ties between Great Britain and Australia. The constitution states that: The provisions of this Act referring to the Queen shall extend to Her Majesty's...

Thanks for the background Melall. Here is a google translation of the part about Grand Duchess Maria. VIEW: What do think about it the Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna (part of the head of monarchists regard it as the Russian Imperial House - approx. LOOK)? IA: Our association, which includes...

It is hardly an "edict" issued by the Grand Duchess. The linked article takes you to Interfax, an agency that often publishes pieces on the Grand Duchess. It seems to me that discussions have been taking place on where the items should go and the Chancellery of the Head of the Imperial House...

Some people really do seem to have an axe to grind against Grand Duchess Maria. What amuses me is that if she is so bloody horrible, why visit a discussion where she is undoubtedly going to be mentioned. Then, instead of adding to the discussion, we get posts, ad-nauseum, on how the people of...

As my boss was away today I managed to see most of the ceremony while at work. Unfortunately I had to turn the sound off, but it was still very interesting and I loved all the colourful outfits. It was good to see all the rulers together having a nice chat before entering the hall. I did not...

The Queen of Great Britain would never curtsy to Nicholas Romanovich. She curtseys to nobody, and certainly not to the head of a private family association. She would also stay well clear of publicly taking sides in any sort of dynastic dispute. There are stories that she once stood up when...

Nicely put Madame Royale and Ceallach. It seems there is no point trying to put forward rational arguments to refute the venom directed against Grand Duchess Maria. I suppose what I find most interesting is why people who so obviously despise a person go out of their way to visit a forum...

I do not see anything contradictory in Grand Duchess Maria's recent statement. Of course the comments about monarchy being divinely ordained are an example of her wonderfully old fashioned approach to her heritage. But it is not as if she is calling for a restoration of the autocracy, just...

The Grand Duchess affirms her belief in monarchy. Well call me old fashioned, but that is exactly what I expect from the Head of the Imperial House of Russia. I like her message. The Grand Duchess clearly accepts that a restoration is not likely, and even if it does happen it is entirely up to...

Grand Duke Kyril inherited the headship of the Imperial House, so there was no reason to "claim" anything. I do not think he should have declared himself Emperor, but that was his choice. His manifesto of 1924 gives his reasons. Why was it important to make such a public statement? Well I...

I do not know if Kyril's actions can be classed as treason, though they were certainly in poor taste. The Emperor abdicated on the 2nd of March (Old Style). The Empress stated that she "was utterly disgusted with Ducky's husband"* two day's later on March the 4th in a letter to the Emperor...

Grand Duke Kyril did not demand the headship of the Imperial House, he inherited it. He also waited until 1924 to declare himself Head of the Imperial House (and assumed the title of Emperor; an unnecessary move I think). Six years after the death of Nicholas II, so I think it safe to assume...

I can understand the ambitions of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna. There she was with three sons within spitting distance of the Throne, while the occupant of said Throne was on the path to self destruction. It seems quite natural that by 1916 this branch of the family saw themselves as a viable...

Grand Duchess Maria has already laid the foundations for possible changes to the succession in case Grand Duke Georgii makes an unsuitable marriage. In a 2009 interview she said that: If my son’s chosen bride happens not to be from a ruling or sovereign house, the marriage will then require a...

So Grand Duchess Maria should just get on with her life and forget about her silly agenda? But it is her life; if she chooses to pursue a seemingly impossible goal, surely that is her business? Maybe it gives her a great deal of pleasure, and is a focus for her to fill in her days. Maybe she...

Official Recognition of Titles I can not agree with Miss Manners that it is a lapse of protocol to refer to Maria Vladimirovna's as an Imperial Highness and a Grand Duchess of Russia. I don't know about the White House, but when the Grand Duchess made an official visit to Australia in 2007 she...