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Seriously, why do these books keep coming out? How gullible do these authors think people are?Maybe I'm the gullible one here, but I think there are quite a number of people "out there" who are not the least bit interested in serious literature of any sort. The same ones who buy dime store romances (or maybe the ones who are hooked on the Kardashians) would be taken in by this. They probably have no idea who or what the Romanovs were and have no interest in pursuing the subject. They're just looking for entertainment. I have no idea what costs are involved with having a book published, but isn't just possible the author is banking on enough of these types to buy his garbage to make a quick, tidy profit.
This Rasputin autograph on the back of the icon, which he presented to the royal family. I can not read because the video I can see half of the words.Thanks for trying!
Interesting observation Brassov. Not being an architect, I had thought the right side was conveyor belt to transport the food containers to the palace - more for use for large dinners, etc. I couldn't figure out use for the left side though. It would be great if someone can understand the drawing.I know it's been over a year since Joanna posted this but I've just re-read this thread. After looking at the drawings of the tunnel, I agree with Joanna that there was some sort of conveyor on one side to transport meals, supplies, etc., but my thoughts on why the tunnel was squared off with panels or straight walls is that it was probably a simple way to insulate the tunnel somewhat from moisture. I wonder what the ceiling was covered with. The drawing shows some type of paneling, but hard to tell from an draftsman's rendering.
http://www.tsarselo.ru/images/photos/bd0c7d294246c6486df66ef19d72e359.jpg
Joanna
They saved the best for last...new christening photo!!! And, it's a beauty!It's precious, isn't it? I would love to see some of the personal family photos they've taken of the little prince. Maybe someday.
http://www.newmyroyals.com/2013/10/new-christening-photo-of-prince-george.html
He was a cute little chubster--those cheeks! I loved how William was bouncing George's arm up and down--a gesture most parents can recognize. LOL George looked adorably grumpy and kind of over it but did his first royal duty like a trouper.My first thought when I saw William bouncing the little one was "Careful, William, that cutie-pie is going spit up all over that beautiful christening gown." Luckily that didn't happen. What a beautiful child - what a gorgeous little family - William, Kate and little George.
There something I can't identify between the windows near the ceiling in this photo....any ideas? Thank youTo me it looks like a floor-to-ceiling mirror with a very ornate frame at the top. Could that be some sort of banner protruding from near the top at a 90 deg. angle?
Thank you for the heads up on Taina Tsarskikh Ostankov. I do have this book, and found a few more photos that V. Borisov took.
(sorry for the quality, I didn't scan these, just grabbed shots with my camera. Click for bigger images:)
Woody3697> I agree with you. I am surprised there are not more shots taken after 1919 to 1975. Although the ones you have shared are all new to me, including the one of Yurovsky. Great shots! Do you have them in a high resolution too? Thank you for the account! Very interesting. That's the first time I've read that kind of detail.
I've just read reports that the Duke and Duchess abruptly left the Middleton family home this afternoon bound for London. No news yet on whether they are returning to Kensington Palace, or heading directly to hospital. Fingers crossed - this might be the start.
