Grand Duchess Marie has often been called the grandest of the grand duchess’s and boy did she certainly earn that title. Marie was a breath of sophisticated air to the Russian court and she kept her composure even in hardships like the Russian Revolution. Join me to learn about her fascinating life. Bloks, Moniek. “Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin - ‘A Grand Duchess to Her Fingertips.’” History of Royal Women, June 12, 2020. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin/marie-of-mecklenburg-schwerin-a-grand-duchess-to-her-fingertips/.

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