One hundred years ago, Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich lifted the banner of monarchism which had lain dormant since the murder of Nicholas II, his son Tsesarevich Alexis, and his brother Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich. Kirill’s act declaring himself the “Curator” or “Protector” of the throne marked a transitional moment in the history of Russian monarchism.
An exceptional essay on this has been written by Alexander Zakatov, PhD., historian and director of the Chancellery of HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, head of the House of Romanov, and the granddaughter of Grand Duke Kirill.
Read an English translation HERE.
