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Today, 6 December (23 November OS) is the feast day of St Alexander Nevsky, Great Prince of Novgorod (in schema Alexis). All of us at the Russian Legitimist wish a very happy first Name Day to HSH Prince Alexander Georgievich Romanoff, and send our warmest congratulations to his parents, HIH the Grand Duke George, his wife, HSH Princess Romanoff, and his August Grandmother, HIH the Grand Duchess Maria, Head of the Russian Imperial house.
С Днём Ангела Его Светлость Князя Александра!
For the original article in French, CLICK HERE. The original article is by Nicolas Fontaine all rights to the original french article belong to the author and to “Histoires Royales” online
Russian Legitimist is pleased to provide an English translation.
The little prince was born on October 21, 2022. Prince Alexander Georgievich Romanov completes the genealogical tree of the imperial family of Russia and, above all, fills his young parents, the hereditary grand Duke George and Princess Victoria, with happiness. The Tsarevich and his wife present their child for the very first time, welcoming us to their home in Moscow.
First official photo shoot for Prince Alexander Georgievich
A little more than two weeks after his birth, Prince Alexander Georgievich Romanov, first child of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov and Princess Victoria Romanovna, is entitled to his first official photos. So far, we had only seen the child in some photos taken on his departure from the maternity hospital.
Georges and Victoria open the doors of their home in Moscow to introduce us to the places that will quickly become very familiar to the young Alexander, born a little more than a year after their lavish wedding in St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
Grand Duchess Maria's grandson is making his mark in his household
The child bears the name of his ancestor, the Emperor Alexander II, a name of course so evocative in Russia. How can we not also think of Prince Alexander Nevsky, a Russian medieval hero whose authorities celebrated his 800th birthday with great fanfare throughout the year 2021. It was also on the occasion of Alexander Nevsky's birthday festivities, in September 2021, that Grand Duke George had presented his fiancée to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. Rebecca Bettarini had just converted to Orthodoxy in the Trinity Cathedral of the St. Alexander Nevsky Lavra, then adopting the name of Victoria Romanovna
Prince Alexander, who rarely leaves his mother's arms and his father's proud gaze, begins the visit to his new home by posing in his room. The walls of the room are painted in baby blue and covered with children's paintings, a teddy bear's head and other framed drawings that alternate with portraits of famous Romanovs and other family photos. We also recognize here and there baby accessories bought this summer in Rome, when the couple went shopping in Italy, while they were spending their holidays in the country of origin of the princess.
Georges and Victoria present their child to us at their home
In the living room, the only son of the Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, current head of the Imperial House of Russia, sits on his sofa with his wife and their son. Around them, we cannot ignore the frames with the images of his ancestors. George's grandfather, Cyrille Vladimirovich, poses with all of his decorations, including the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew. Under its frame, we recognize the slender silhouette of Tsar Nicholas the 1st, father of Alexander II and ancestor of Grand Duke George
Zhong, Kali and Busia take their place around little Alexander
Next to the sofa, the decoration is more exotic, with a large vase and a replica of the Taj Mahal. An ideal location to have Zhong, the couple's faithful Japanese spaniel, and Busia, the newly adopted Japanese chin, sit down. We also notice the replica of the imperial coronation crown of Catherine II. This priceless crown, made by a Swiss-born jeweler, was then worn by six emperors who followed Catherine II, up to Nicholas II. On the wall, above the crown, protective religious icons are displayed.
Prince Alexander then ascends the grand staircase, without leaving his mother's arms. The young parents are joined by Roberto and Carla Bettarini, the parents of Princess Victoria. The newborn's maternal grandfather, the Italian ambassador, tenderly holds his wife's arm, just as George holds Victoria's.
Finally, little Prince Alexander leaves his mother's arms to come and curl up in his father's, once installed in a warm room of the house. At their feet, Kali, a 5-year-old female husky, has also settled down, who is also finding her footing [in the new household].. Just before Alexander was born, George and Victoria adopted Kali and Busia after a visit to a shelter. Busia was a breeding dog in a puppy mill and Kali lived on the street before they were both taken in by the shelter.
These first photos of Prince Alexander, hoping that the next ones will be those of his baptism, allow us to better appreciate the environment in which he will grow up with a lot of love and respect for traditions.
Based upon a statement issued today by the Chancellery of the Russian Imperial House, The Russian Legitimist notes that apparently there has been confusion about the family name of the newborn son of the Grand Duke-Tsesarevich George of Russia.
His parents have given him the name Alexander. The child has the name and title of Prince Romanoff under the decree issued by his grandmother, the Head of the Russian Imperial House, at the time of the marriage of her son. Now, for the first time, the title of Prince/Princess Romanoff has been lawfully created and bestowed (on only 2 people) by the Head of the House.
In addition, under the law of the Russian Federation, of which he is a citizen, HSH Prince Alexander Georgievich Romanoff has the surname of Romanoff, as the son of George Romanoff, Grand Duke of Russia, also a Russian citizen.
A photograph of Alexander Georgievich Romanoff's birth certificate, bearing the family name Romanoff, has been released.
A recent response by Alexander Zakatov, director of the Russian Imperial Chancellery in Moscow was published via social media in response to false statements released to the Russian Press by the “Romanoff Family Association.”
The response is available HERE.
French newsmagazine Paris Match has announced the birth of HSH Prince Alexander Romanoff in Moscow on October 21. Prince Alexander is the first descendant of the Imperial House to be born on the territory of the Russian Empire since 1917, and the first born in Moscow since 1891.
You may read the original article HERE in French.
Grand Duke George of Russia and his wife Princess Victoria unveiled a first photo of their baby, Prince Alexander, on Wednesday evening.
They didn't want to wait to introduce their Royal Baby to the world. This Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022, Princess Victoria Romanovna shared a very beautiful black and white snapshot on her Instagram account showing her with her husband Grand Duke George of Russia, who is holding their baby in his arms. A boy, born five days ago. Staring into each other’s eyes and seemingly about to kiss, the couple can’t hide their happiness at the arrival of their first child
This photo is followed by two press releases, one in English, the other in Russian. It states that the wife of the Tsarevich and their little prince Alexander have returned home. Grand Duke George and his wife thank the medical team at ZKB Hospital in Moscow where she gave birth, as well as all those from all over the world who sent them messages of blessings and best wishes on the arrival of their son into the world.
The birth of Prince Alexander was announced by his grandmother
In a statement released in four languages - Russian, English, Italian and French - the baby's grandmother, Grand Duchess Maria, announced on October 21 the birth that same day at 10:32 a.m., of Prince Alexander. The current Head of the Imperial House of Russia had revealed his first name and added: "Welcoming this new member of Our Family as a sign of the grace of God, I ask all Our countrymen to offer prayers to the Almighty for the health and well-being of the newborn.”
Dominique Bonnet; Paris Match magazine.
All copyright of the original belongs to the author and Paris Match.
The otherwise neutral reporting in this article about the birth of the son of the Heir of the House of Romanoff contains a slight inaccuracy at the end. There is no cause for dispute about the titles of the Heads and members of the Russian Imperial House, since these titles are determined by Russia’s historical dynastic law, and not by anyone’s opinions and pretensions. As for the descendants of Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich the Elder, that line of descent has, in any event, died out in 2016.
Read the Original in Russian HERE
21 October, 18:28 / 6:28 p.m.
The Birth of the Heir of the Imperial House Named in Honour of Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky
He is the first heir of the Imperial House of Russia to be born in Russia since the 1917 Revolution, according to the Director of the Chancellery of the House of Romanoff, Alexander Zakatov.
MOSCOW, 21 October /TASS/. Grand Duke George Romanoff and his wife, Princess Victoria Romanovna, became parents on Friday. The couple had a son, who became the first heir of the Imperial House of Russia to be born in Russia since the 1917 Revolution, according to the Director of the Chancellery of the House of Romanoff, Alexander Zakatov
“Today at 10:32 a.m., Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria Romanovna safely gave birth to a boy, the grandson of Grand Duchess Maria of Russia. It has been decided to name him Alexander, in honour of St. Alexander Nevsky,” said Zakatov.
According to Zakatov, Grand Duke George and his wife now live permanently in Russia. They were out of the country on business but returned to Russia just before the child was born. “They came back so the baby would be born in Russia, because of their commitment to their country and with full confidence in the medical system in Russia,” explained Zakatov.
The wedding of Grand Duke George of Russia and the Italian citizen Rebecca Bettarini (who took the name Victoria Romanovna after her conversion to Orthodoxy) was celebrated in October of last year in St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
George Mikhailovich Romanoff is the son and heir of the Head of the Russian Imperial House, Grand Duchess Maria of Russia—the only child of the marriage of her parents, Grand Duke Wladimir Kirillovich, the Head of the Russian Imperial House in exile (son of Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich, who proclaimed himself emperor-in-exile in 1924) and his wife, Princess Leonida Georgievna Bagration-Mukhrani. Her right to use the title of Grand Duchess is a matter of some dispute among the other descendants of the Romanoffs, who belong to the Nikolaevichi branch of the family, which traces its line back to the grandson of Nicholas I, Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich the Younger.
Russian and foreign media have been captivated by the birth of the first Romanoff descendant in Russia since 1917.
The press has made numerous errors in their descriptions of this event and so before noting all the sources, we would like to point out the following. The last member of the Russian Imperial House to be born on the soil of the Russian Empire was the late Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia, born HH Prince Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia on 30 August 1917, in Poorvoo, Finland (then a part of the Russian Empire).
Several other “Romanov descendants” were born in Russia after the February revolution, including Tikhon Kulikovsky (son of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna), who was born 12 August, 1917 in Ukrainian Crimea (then part of the Russian Empire), Prince Roman Poutiatine (son of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna the Younger) on 15 June 1918 in Petrograd. These two infants, however, were not members of the Imperial House, though they were relatives of it.
HSH Prince Alexander Georgievich Romanov (born Moscow, 21 October, 2022) is the first descendant of the Romanov family born in Moscow since Grand Duke Dimitri Pavlovoch was born at Ilyinskoe near Moscow, on 18 September, 1891. He is the first member of the Romanov family to be born in Russia since his Great Grandfather, Grand Duke Wladimir in 1917.
The head of the House of Romanovs announced the birth of a grandson
Moscow. October 21. INTERFAX. The heir to the Russian Imperial House, Georgy Romanov, and his wife, Victoria, have given birth to a son, Alexander Zakatov, director of the Romanov House Chancellery, told Interfax.
The Princess gave birth in Moscow, and the delivery went well. The boy was named Alexander in honor of Prince Alexander Nevsky.
"I ask all my countrymen to offer up heartfelt prayers to the Almighty for the safe delivery and health of the newborn," the head of the House of Romanov,, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, said in an address.
"This is the first birth of a child in the Romanov dynasty in Russia since 1917," Zakatov said.
Prince George was born in Madrid on March 28 (13), 1981, to his Imperial Highness Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich (Prince Franz - Wilhelm of Prussia). Princess Victoria (Rebecca Bettarini) was born on May 5(18), 1982 in the family of Italian diplomat Robert Bettarini.
They were married in St. Isaac's Cathedral in the fall of 2021. The Russian Imperial House announced the upcoming addition to the family in May 2022.
The Director of the Chancellery of the House of Romanov Alexander Zakatov announced the birth of a son to the heir to the head of the Russian Imperial House, George Romanov, and his wife Victoria. The birth took place safely in Moscow.
The announcement of the head of the House of Romanov, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, asks all countrymen to " offer up heartfelt prayers to the Almighty for the safe delivery and health of the newborn."
The newborn was named Alexander in honor of Prince Alexander Nevsky, Interfax reports. Alexander Zakatov stressed that this is the first birth of a child in the Romanov dynasty in Russia since 1917.
The wedding of George Romanov and Rebecca (Victoria) Bettarini took place in 2021. They were married on October 1 in St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. The couple was engaged at the Ipatievsky Monastery in Kostroma. Georgy and his mother Maria Vladimirovna received Russian citizenship in 1991.
The head of the Russian Imperial House of Romanov, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, announced the birth of her grandson. This is reported by the Interfax news agency quoting the director of the Office of the House of Romanov, Alexander Zakatov.
The child of the heir to the Imperial house of Georgy Romanov and his wife Victoria was born in Moscow, and the delivery went well. It is noted that this is the first descendant of the Romanov dynasty born in Russia after 1917. The boy was named Alexander in honor of Prince Alexander Nevsky.
Romanov couple become parents. Such an event has not yet taken place in post-revolutionary Russia
October 21, 2022, 17: 06
Grand Duke George and his wife Princess Victoria had a son. The heir of the couple, who were married in St. Petersburg, was born in Moscow.
"This kind of happy event for the Imperial Family, which took place in the homeland, was the first since the Revolution of 1917," the House of Romanov announced on October 21, a few hours after the addition to the dynasty.
Prince George is 41 years old, and his wife is one year younger. The couple were married in St. Isaac's Cathedral last fall. Fontanka spoke in detail about the guests, treats, rings and events planned as part of the celebration.
Prince George Romanov, who is a descendant of the Imperial House of Romanov on his mother's side, and his wife Princess Victoria Romanova gave birth to their son Alexander on Friday, October 21, in Moscow. This is the first Romanov heir born in Russia since 1917, RIA Novosti reports, referring to a statement of Alexander Zakatov, director of the Chancellery of the Russian Imperial House of Romanov.
"On the morning of October 21, Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov and Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria Romanova had a son in Moscow. The Grand Duke was present at the birth, everything went well, " said Zakatov.
It is noted that the son of the heir was named Alexander, in honor of the holy Prince Alexander Nevsky.
The director of the office also noted that the couple wanted the child to be born in Moscow.
Prince George Romanov married Italian Rebecca Bettarini (in Orthodoxy – Victoria Romanovna) on October 1, 2021 in St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Georgy Romanov was born in Madrid on March 13, 1981.
The heir to the Russian Imperial House, Georgy Romanov, and his wife, Victoria, have given birth to a son, Interfax reports quoting the director of the Chancellery of the House of Romanov, Alexander Zakatov. He stressed that this is the first birth of a child in the Romanov dynasty on the territory of Russia since 1917.
On the morning of October 21, Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov and His Serene Highness Princess Victoria Romanova had a son in Moscow. The prince was present at the birth, everything went well, " Zakatov said.
It was noted that Princess Victoria gave birth in Moscow, and the birth was successful. The boy was named Alexander in honor of Prince Alexander Nevsky.
Georgy Mikhailovich Romanov married the daughter of an Italian diplomat, Rebecca Bettarini, on October 1, 2021. The first wedding of the heir of the Romanov dynasty in more than 120 years took place in St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
The wedding ceremony was held by Metropolitan Varsonofy of St. Petersburg and Ladoga. Bettarini converted to Orthodoxy under the name of Victoria Romanovna.
Grand Duke George Romanov, who is a descendant of the Imperial House of Romanov on his mother's side, and his wife Princess Victoria Romanova gave birth to their son Alexander on Friday, October 21, in Moscow.
This is the first Romanov heir born in Russia since 1917, RIA Novosti reports, quoting the statement of Alexander Zakatov, director of the Chancellery of the Russian Imperial House of Romanov.
"On the morning of October 21, Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov and Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria Romanova had a son in Moscow. The Grand Duke was present at the birth, everything went well, " said Zakatov.
It is noted that the son of the heir was named Alexander, in honor of the holy Prince Alexander Nevsky.
The director of the office also noted that the couple wanted the child to be born in Moscow.
Prince George Romanov married Italian Rebecca Bettarini (in Orthodoxy – Victoria Romanovna) on October 1, 2021 in St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Georgy Romanov was born in Madrid on March 13, 1981.
Moscow, October 21 - AIF-Moscow.
The heir to the Russian Imperial House Georgy Romanov has become a father, writes "Tsargrad".
The wife of the descendant of the Romanov dynasty, Victoria (Rebecca Bettarini), gave birth in Moscow. The boy was named Alexander. It is reported that the birth of a child in the dynasty on the territory of Russia was the first since 1917.
"I ask all my compatriots to offer up warm prayers to the Almighty for the safe delivery and health of the newborn," Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, the head of the House of Romanov, wrote in an announcement.
The wedding of this descendant of the Romanov dynasty, Georgy Mikhailovich, with an Italian citizen, Rebecca Bettarini, took place in St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. This was the first marriage of a member of the House of Romanov in Russia in 120 years. More than a thousand people were invited to the wedding ceremony. The ceremony was conducted by Metropolitan Varsonofy of St. Petersburg and Ladoga.
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[Prince] Alexander Georgievich Romanov was born in. the Russian capital on the 21 October 2022 at 10.30AM Moscow time. He weighed 2.7 kilos explained the Imperial House “The delivery went well,” the father was present during the delivery. George and Victoria wished to “Thank the medical personnel of the hospital.”
Alexander is the direct heir of the Tsesarevich George, himself the heir of his mother, the Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna. George Mikhailovich was born at Madrid on the 13 March, 1981, son of the Grand Duchess Maria Vladimorivna, who is the head of the Imperial House since 1992, and of the Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia, known as Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich during his marriage to the Grand Duchess.
The article and links are largely in English, and may be read HERE.
The article is available in English HERE.
The article is available in English HERE.
The young Prince’s ancestry is elucidated HERE.
By the Grace of God
We
Grand Duchess Maria of Russia
Head of the Russian Imperial House
Make an Announcement to All
On October 21, 2022, Our daughter-in-law, Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria Romanovna, the spouse of Our son and heir His Imperial Highness The Tsesarevich and Grand Duke George of Russia, was delivered of a son, Our grandson, who has been given the name Alexander.
Welcoming this new addition to Our Family as a sign of God’s grace, I ask all Our countrymen to offer fervent prayers to the Almighty for the health and well-being of the newborn. In accordance with Our current Family Law and the Family Act of September 14/27, 2020, Our grandson will be called His Serene Highness Prince Alexander Georgievich.
Issued in Madrid, 21 October, in the Year 2022 since the Nativity of Christ, and in the twenty-first year of our succession to the rights and duties of Our August Ancestors - the Emperors of All the Russia.
H.I.H. THE GRAND DUCHESS MARIA OF RUSSIA
https://www.interfax.ru/russia/868911
