Episode 2 of 3

Procession to the Winter Palace

When
26 November 1894
Where
Winter Palace
Part of
Nicholas II marries Alix of Hesse at the Winter Palace

Nicholas departed the Anichkov Palace to the Winter Palace, where Alexandra was dressed in imperial mantle, contrary to his preference for privacy.

At 11:30 am, Nicholas departed the Anichkov Palace in an open landau to the Winter Palace, accompanied by his brother Grand Duke Michael. Alexandra was dressed in her wedding dress and imperial mantle. The diplomatic corps watched the procession, as Nicholas's uncles persuaded him to invite them.

Sources

  1. Wedding of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22

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