Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Grand Duke Paul gets his rank back

 

February 18,1905

Nicholas II of Russia has issued a decree that restores Grand Duke Paul's military rank. "The Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch will resume his military service as aide-de-camp to the Emperor and will attend the funeral of Grand Duke Sergius at Moscow."

This decision is considered to be a "gracious act" by the Russian emperor toward his uncle, who was forced into exile after contracting a morganatic alliance with Olga Pistikors, despite the disapproval of the Emperor. The Grand Duke's two young children were adopted by Paul's brother, Grand Duke Serge, and his wife, Elizabeth.
 
Paul will now be allowed to take "his rightful place with the other imperial mourners."

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