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The Romanovs' Wedding Album: Court Festivals and Dynastic Theater
In this episode of The Romanov Dynasty podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the spectacular weddings of the Russian imperial family as performances of power. From the lavish 1841 wedding of Tsarevich Alexander (future Alexander II) to Princess Marie of Hesse, to the 1894 marriage of Nicholas II to Princess Alix of Hesse, these ceremonies were carefully choreographed displays of wealth, piety, and dynastic continuity. We dive into the specific rituals: the crowning of the bride, the exchange of rings, the blessing with icons. We discuss the blending of Orthodox and Western traditions, the role of…
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