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She was born in 1953, the daughter of [[Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia|Grand Duke Vladimir Cyrillovich of Russia]], considered by |
She was born in 1953, the daughter of [[Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia|Grand Duke Vladimir Cyrillovich of Russia]], considered by some as the Head of the Imperial Family of Russia and Titular Emperess of Russia,<ref>[http://vladivostoktimes.ru/show.php?id=11990 Maria in Vladivostok]</ref> and [[Grand Duchess Leonida Georgievna of Russia|Leonida Georgievna]] Kirby née Princess Bagration-Moukhransky (the divorced wife of the American-born Sumner Moore Kirby). Maria studied Russian and Russian history at [[Oxford University]] and lives in [[France]] and [[Spain]].<ref name=two>[http://www.dynastic-law.com/russia-1.html The Romanov Imperial dynasty in emigration XX century]</ref> |
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Her paternal grandparents were [[Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovich of Russia]] and Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna née [[Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha]]. |
Her paternal grandparents were [[Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovich of Russia]] and Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna née [[Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha]]. |
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Maria Vladimirovna is in the [[line of succession to the British Throne]]. |
Maria Vladimirovna is in the [[line of succession to the British Throne]]. |
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==Attitude toward succession controversy== |
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Maria was declared Curatrix to the Throne by her father on [[December 23]], [[1969]] which drew objections from the undisputed male dynasts.<ref>[http://www.imperialhouse.ru/eng/imperialhouse/succession.html Dynastic Succession]</ref><ref>[http://www.riuo.org/SUCCESSION_ENGLISH.pdf Succession to the Imperial throne of Russia]</ref> Her grandfather's claim as Tsar in Exile was strongly disputed by other members of his family. One said: "To say the family is divided is a euphemism. The family is raving mad."<ref>{{Citation| last =Kurth| first =Peter| title =The mystery of the Romanov bones| newspaper = [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] | year =1993| date =January| url =http://web.archive.org/web/20070503084027/http://www.peterkurth.com/ROMANOV+BONES.htm }}</ref> Maria hopes for the restoration of the monarchy someday, but opinion polls have shown a very discouraging response to this prospect{{Fact|date=January 2008}}. When questioned about a rift in the Romanov family, Maria said; |
Maria was declared Curatrix to the Throne by her father on [[December 23]], [[1969]] which drew objections from the undisputed male dynasts.<ref>[http://www.imperialhouse.ru/eng/imperialhouse/succession.html Dynastic Succession]</ref><ref>[http://www.riuo.org/SUCCESSION_ENGLISH.pdf Succession to the Imperial throne of Russia]</ref> Her grandfather's claim as Tsar in Exile was strongly disputed by other members of his family. One said: "To say the family is divided is a euphemism. The family is raving mad."<ref>{{Citation| last =Kurth| first =Peter| title =The mystery of the Romanov bones| newspaper = [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] | year =1993| date =January| url =http://web.archive.org/web/20070503084027/http://www.peterkurth.com/ROMANOV+BONES.htm }}</ref> Maria hopes for the restoration of the monarchy someday, but opinion polls have shown a very discouraging response to this prospect{{Fact|date=January 2008}}. When questioned about a rift in the Romanov family, Maria said; |
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Revision as of 04:41, 22 March 2008
| Maria Vladimirovna | |
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| Pretender | |
| Born | December 23, 1953 Madrid, Spain |
| Title(s) | Grand Duchess of Russia |
| Throne(s) claimed | Russia |
| Pretend from | April 21, 1992 |
| Monarchy abolished | 1917 |
| Last monarch | Nicholas II |
| Connection with | First cousin twice removed |
| Royal House | Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov |
| Father | Grand Duke Vladimir Cyrillovich |
| Mother | Princess Leonida Bagration-Moukhransky |
| Predecessor | Grand Duke Vladimir Cyrillovich |
Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia, (Mariya Vladimirovna Romanova, Cyrillic: Мари́я Влади́мировна Рома́нова) (born December 23, 1953) is regarded by some genealogists and Russian monarchists as the Head of the Imperial Family of Russia and Titular Empress and Autocrat of All the Russias since 1992. Throughout her life she has used as her title and style of pretention Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia.
Biography
She was born in 1953, the daughter of Grand Duke Vladimir Cyrillovich of Russia, considered by some as the Head of the Imperial Family of Russia and Titular Emperess of Russia,[1] and Leonida Georgievna Kirby née Princess Bagration-Moukhransky (the divorced wife of the American-born Sumner Moore Kirby). Maria studied Russian and Russian history at Oxford University and lives in France and Spain.[2]
Her paternal grandparents were Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovich of Russia and Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna née Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
On September 22, 1976, she married Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia. He was granted the title and style of "His Imperial Highness Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich of Russia" by Maria's father. The couple separated in 1982. When they divorced on June 19, 1985, he reverted to his Prussian title and style.[3] From this marriage, Maria has one child, Grand Duke George Mikhailovich.
Maria Vladimirovna's father, Vladimir Cyrillovich, was considered by some to be the last male dynast of the Romanov Family.[2] The arguments over whether she is the valid head of the Imperial Family of Russia are detailed in the article on the line of succession to the Russian throne.
Following the discovery of the remains of Emperor Nicholas II and most of his family in 1991 Maria Vladimirovna did not recognize the authenticity of the remains and refused to attend the reburial ceremony in 1998.[4]
Maria Vladimirovna is in the line of succession to the British Throne.
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Attitude toward succession controversy
Maria was declared Curatrix to the Throne by her father on December 23, 1969 which drew objections from the undisputed male dynasts.[5][6] Her grandfather's claim as Tsar in Exile was strongly disputed by other members of his family. One said: "To say the family is divided is a euphemism. The family is raving mad."[7] Maria hopes for the restoration of the monarchy someday, but opinion polls have shown a very discouraging response to this prospect[citation needed]. When questioned about a rift in the Romanov family, Maria said;
Attempts to disparage My rights have originated with people who, firstly, do not belong to the Imperial Family, and, secondly, either do not themselves know the relevant laws or think that others do not know these laws. In either case, there is unscrupulousness at work. The only thing that causes Me regret is that some of our relatives waste their time and energy on little intrigues instead of striving to be of some use to their country. I have never quarreled with anyone about these matters and I remain open to a discussion and cooperation with all, including, of course, My relatives. But there can be no foundation for cooperation without respect for Our dynastic laws, fulfilling these laws, and following our family traditions. [4]
Regnal actions
In 2002, Maria became frustrated with the internal strife within the Russian monarchist movement. When representatives of the Union of Descendants of Noble Families, one of two rival nobility associations (the other, older one being the Russian Nobility Association) were apprehended in distributing chivalric titles and awards of the Order of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, without having them expressly approved and undersigned by herself, she published a relatively strongly-worded disclaimer.[8]
Awards
- Order of St Nicholas the Wonderworker 1st Class
- Order of St. Olga 1 Class (Patriarch Alexius II, Russian Orthodox Church),[11]
- Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Queen of Sheba (Crown Council of Ethiopia)
- Cross of Russian Nobility Association 1st Class.
Ancestors
See also
References
- ^ Maria in Vladivostok
- ^ a b The Romanov Imperial dynasty in emigration XX century
- ^ Eilers, Marlene. Queen Victoria's Descendants. 2nd ed. Rosvall Royal Books: Falkoping, Sweden, 1997.
- ^ a b Interview with Maria Vladimirovna
- ^ Dynastic Succession
- ^ Succession to the Imperial throne of Russia
- ^ Kurth, Peter (January), "The mystery of the Romanov bones", Vanity Fair
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=and|year=/|date=mismatch (help) - ^ Declaration by Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna
- ^ Head of the Imperial House Of Russia and Grand Master of the Imperial and Royal Orders of Russia
- ^ [1]
- ^ (rus)Награждение Государыни Марии Владимировны Орденом Святой Ольги
- ^ (rus) Высочайший визит в Португалию Главы Российского Императорского Дома