Ok, I tend to avoid the whole current Romanov family thing; I don’t find it that interesting and haven’t ever been in this section of the forum, but this topic got my attention. Firstly, if the monarchy were to be-reinstated, It's just reckless to suggest a return to autocracy, saying this I do believe that a monarchy could be positive for Russia, but an autocratic government could be disastrous (for any nation)!
Now if Georgy was at any point to be installed as Emperor, I think that people would not be overly concerned with the level of his marriage, you have to remember, a key role in monarchy now days is ‘celebrity’, and people are no longer willing to support a house which is close doff to any idea of marriage to its citizens. Houses like Norway, Denmark, and even the Windsor (I think it was the Queen’s niece who recently married a New Zealand Maori Islander she met in Bali) have demonstrated that they understand that their citizens no longer care for or appreciate strict ‘royal blood’ marriage laws. Also if Georgy was to marry a common Russian women, it would further his cause as head of state. Remember, the Romanov’s have had no direct Russian blood for centuries, a marriage to an average Russian girl would strengthen the monarchy’s position in Russian society to an overwhelming extent. As an Australian, I can tell you Crown Princess Mary (who was from Tasmania of all places) and her marriage to Crown Prince Frederick (which was televised live on three different stations!) has provoked a wave of royalist support for the Danish House. I would estimate there is far more support for our Aussie princess than our British Queen and the house of Windsor, and most would prefer having a Danish Monarch as head of state, then the Windsor’s. People want to see their monarchs and royal families marry commoners, and the Romanov house would be wise to consider this. However most importantly, I believe that if Georgy was to marry, it would have to be a woman he had a legitimate relationship with, (Prince Charles and Diana had a poor relationship and the results of that have been disastrous for the House, no to mention the countless historical figures that have been in similar positions). A royal marriage based on love (I know that sounds really corny), would enable Georgy to fulfill his role to the best of his ability, whether it be as head of a non-ruling house, or one day the Tsar. A marriage to a non-royal, particularly a Russian, would provide the Russian population with a link to its former house, and, especially if it were founded on a true relationship, a symbol of national pride, whether it’s a princess, commoner, Russian or even a man!
PS> Leave Katya04 alone!!!!!, it was a perfectly reasonable question, he is a public figure, and a lesser known one, I presume the House would desire as much attention as possible.
PSS> Sorry ths is so long, got a lil carried away
