Maria Pavlovna and family - Russian royalty
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Maria Pavlovna and family - Russian royalty
Five generations of Russian royalty. Maria Pavlovna, Princess Vilhelm of Sweden, at centre top (1890-1958), poses with a photograph of her dead mother, Alexandra Georgievna, Grand Princess Pavel. Her grandmother, Queen Olga of the Hellenes is on the right, her great-grandmother Alexandra Iosifovna, Grand Princess Konstantin, is on the left, and the baby is her son, Prince Lennart of Sweden, born in Stockholm on 8 May 1909
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In this poignant and historic photograph, Maria Pavlovna, Princess Vilhelm of Sweden, is seen at the center, surrounded by the portraits of four generations of Russian royalty. The princess, born in 1890, is the eldest daughter of Grand Princess Pavel Alexandrovna of Russia, who is depicted in the top left photograph. Maria Pavlovna's grandmother, Queen Olga Konstantinovna of Greece, is on the right, and her great-grandmother, Grand Princess Konstantin Nikolaevna of Russia, is on the left. The photograph captures a moment of reflection and connection between Maria Pavlovna and her ancestors. The central image of Maria Pavlovna shows her looking intently at the portrait of her mother, Alexandra Georgievna, who passed away in 1891, just a year after giving birth to Maria. The princess is dressed elegantly in a high-necked blouse and a long, flowing skirt, her expression thoughtful and serious. The portraits of her grandmother and great-grandmother are equally striking. Queen Olga, dressed in the regal attire of a Greek queen, exudes a regal and confident air. Grand Princess Konstantin, in her ornate Russian court dress, looks directly at the camera with a calm and composed expression. The photograph is completed by the image of Maria Pavlovna's young son, Prince Lennart of Sweden, who is seated in her lap. Born in Stockholm in 1909, he is the fifth generation represented in the photograph. The presence of the baby adds a sense of continuity and hope to the image, as Maria Pavlovna looks to the future while reflecting on the past. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and tradition of the Russian royal family, and the enduring bonds of family that transcend time and circumstance. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of our ancestors and the role they play in shaping our identities and our futures.
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