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The 1903 Romanov Ball


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Hello you! Today we are chatting about the 1903 Romanov Ball aka, the last great royal ball in Europe!

Thrown in celebration of 290 years of Romanov rule, the entire Russian court was sent back to the 17th century, dripped in gold and gems, posing for photos with their friends and most of all, blissfully ignoring the rumbling discontent outside the palace gates! Listen now to find out all the deets on the evening(s) and how the ball helped bring about the Romanovs final days!

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Til next week, Ainslie x

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