Hey queens! This week we're heading to Denmark, where Katy and Nathan the second to last tsarina of Russia, Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna. Yes, we love those Romanov's but for most of this episode we'll be in Copenhagen.

The episode delves into the Danish princess' remarkable early life, family background, deep bond with her sister Alexandra, her education, and her relationships with her family. Some other players are Queen Victoria and Sasha Fierce!

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction, cocktail recipe & Patreon shout outs

03:41 The Early Life of Dagmar of Denmark

08:01 Dagmar's Family and Their Unexpected Rise to Royalty

20:07 Dagmar's Potential Suitors and Introduction to Russian Royalty

22:47 The Perfect Crown Prince

23:54 The Proposal and Learning Languages for Love

24:22 Family Bonds and the In-Laws

28:18 The Tragic News and the Journey to Nice

31:36 Death and an engagement

34:32 Meet Sasha Fierce

42:24 The Extravagant Russian Nobility and the Wedding

Sources:

https://www.creativehistorian.co.uk/blog/read_200275/almost-kings-nixa-of-russia.html 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOGjEw9Gr04

https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/tsesarevich-nicholas-alexandrovich-of-russia/ 

https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/dagmar-of-denmark-2/empress-maria-feodorovna-part-one-life-princess/

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