On June 26 1909,
Stockholm was ready to give a splendid welcome to the Czar of Russia,
Nicholas II and empress
Alexandra, who arrived for a brief visit on board the imperial yacht
Standart.
King Gustaf V and
Queen Victoria took the Royal barge
Vasaorden to the Imperial yacht
Standart in order to greet the guests:
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| Csar Nicholas and empress Alexandra arrive together with their Swedish hosts on board the Vasaorden for the official welcoming ceremony. |
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| Moments later. Large crowds of people had gathered in front of the Grand Hotel in order to watch the arrival ceremony. |
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| The imperial guests are introduced to the receiving dignitaries. |
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| Czar Nicholas and empress Alexandra at the decorative pavilion erected for the welcoming ceremony. |
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| Czar Nicholas and King Gustaf on their way to the Royal palace. |
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The Imperial yacht Standart in Stockholm.
PS
The official state visit was marred by the assassination of Major General Beckman, Chief of Sweden's Coast Artillery. General Beckman was shot twice outside of the Grand Hotel by an assassin who then killed himself. King Gustaf V hosted a state banquet for the visiting Csar at the royal palace that evening.
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This visit has taken place just a few days before the celebration of 200th anniversaty of the battle of Poltava. Without a doubt Nicolas II and his counterpart King Gustav V have discussed a question regarding the status of the Oland archipelago. It would be great to find some information abou it. Very interesting post! Thank you!
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