Grand Duchess Maria of Russia Interviewed by Greek Periodical “Kathimerini.”
The presence of the Grand Duchess Maria at the funeral of HM King Constantine of Greece was noted with curiosity by many Greeks, who were unaware that there were any surviving members of the Romanov family at all, and that the Royal Houses of Greece and Russia have had bonds for generations.
Kathimerini has published the interview online in both Greek and in English, available to readers below:
Bust of Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich to Join Vladimir Palace Collection
Today, a prayer service and blessing was held for a new sculpture of HIH Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia. Hieromonk Nikon (Belyavenets), Abbot of the Smolensk Zosimova Pustyn Monastery presided over the Litya and dedication in the presence of Grand Duke George and Princess Romanoff.
The bust depicts the Grand Duke in his Naval Uniform from the period between the Russo-Japanese War and the Revolution.
The sculpture will make its final home in the collection of the Vladimir Palace in St Petersburg, the Grand Duke’s childhood home. Since the revolution, the former Vladimir Palace has housed the prestigious House of Scientists, and its fine collection of paintings, sculpture, and porcelain, many of which belonged to the Grand Duke Vladimir and his family.
A Very Happy Birthday to Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia!
We would like to send our best wishes to Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia on his 42nd birthday! Многая и благая лета!
European Sovereigns to Attend Funeral of King Constantine En Masse.
Greece’s King Constantine II, who died on Tuesday aged 82, will not be granted a state funeral, the government said Wednesday. Denied state honors and courtesies by the Government, the funeral will be held Monday January 16th at the Cathedral in Athens, and the King will be interred at the former royal family’s burial ground at Tatoi, northwest of Athens, where his ancestors also rest. All expenses will be paid by the family. The government will be represented at the funeral by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
Despite the Greek government’s insistence that this is not a state occasion, there will be more heads of state and members of reigning and non-regnant royal houses in Athens for the funeral than have been seen in Athens in decades. The Greek government will not be able to ignore the presence of many Kings and Queens who will be arriving over this weekend.
The Italian newspaper Il Giornale has confirmed the presence of the following: the Queen of Denmark Margrethe II will be accompanied by Crown Prince Frederick. The Danish Royal House is the senior branch of the house of Schleswig-Holstein-Sondersburg-Glucksburg, of which the Greek Royal House is a cadet branch.
The Spanish royal family will be represented in full, with King Felipe IV, his father the King Emeritus Juan Carlos and his mother (the late King’s sister) Queen Sofia of Spain.
King Harald of Norway will be represented by Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette Marit.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg will attend, as will King Carl and Queen Silvia of Sweden.
King Charles of Great Britain (a close friend of the late king) will be sending the Prince and Princess of Wales,
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will attend with former Queen Beatrix.
Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia will attend, alongside heads of other non-regnant Sovereign Houses, her cousin Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia will be attending, as well as Prince Radu of Romania, who will represent his wife, HM Margarita, Custodian of the Romanian Crown.
To read the original article [In Italian] CLICK HERE.
Thanks to The House of Romanoff on insta for pictures!
Head of the Russian Imperial House Mourns the Death of Her August Cousin, HM King Constantine II of Greece.
2023-01-11 The Head of the House of Romanoff Mourns the Death of King Constantine II of the Hellenes
The Head of the Russian Imperial House, H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, her son and heir, H.I.H. The Grand Duke George of Russia, and his spouse H.S.H. Princess Victoria Romanovna, are deeply saddened by the death of H.M. King Constantine II of the Hellenes (1940-2023), who passed away in Athens on 10 January 2023, and pray for the repose of his soul and extend their sincere condolences to the Head of the Greek Royal House, Prince Pavlos, Queen Anne-Marie, and all the Royal Family and people of Greece.
King Constantine II was the great-grandson of Grand Duchess Olga Konstantinovna of Russia (1851-1926), Queen of the Hellenes, granddaughter of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia (1796-1855), and spouse of King George I of the Hellenes (1845-1913).
King Constantine II acceded to the throne in 1964 upon the death of his father, King Pavlos I of the Hellenes (1901-1964) and was removed from power as a result of a military coup by the “black colonels” in 1967.
The newly reposed king was the godfather of Grand Duke George of Russia.
Grant, O Lord, eternal rest, in blessed repose, to Thy servant King Constantine, and may his memory be eternal!
A Joyous Feast of the Nativity and a Happy New Year!
Today. January 6/7 marks Christmas Eve and Christmas on the Julian calendar, and is therefore celebrated as Christmas by much of the Orthodox world.
The editors of the Russian Legitimist wish all those that celebrate tonight and tomorrow a joyous Feast of the Nativity.
New Year’s Greetings from the House of Romanoff
The Head of the Russian Imperial House, HIH the Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, HIH the Heir-Tsesarevich and Grand Duke George Mikhailovich and HSH Princess Victoria Romanovna cordially thank their countrymen and foreign friends who sent them congratulations on the birth and baptism of HSH Prince Alexander Georgievich and on the upcoming holidays, and they congratulate everyone on Christmas and New Year 2023, wishing health, peace, prosperity, fortitude, and God's help in all good deeds.
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Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna also thanks everyone who sent congratulations on her birthday.