April 20 1908
In anticipation of her wedding to Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia, has received deputations from local government officials, from the artisan guilds, and from public institutions. She has received numerous congratulations on "her approaching marriage," which will take place on May 3 at Tsarkoe Selo, according to the Associated Press.
The young Grand Duchess has also received "various tokens and other gifts testifying to the great popularity of the young Princess in Moscow," where she has lived for most of her life. She is noted for her work with the poor in Moscow.
Prince Wilhelm will arrive in Moscow on April 30, and he will stay at the palace of Grand Duchess Serge, who has acted as Marie's foster mother. The Palace is now being redecorated, and will be reopened for the wedding festivities for the first time since the assassination of Grand Duke Serge.
King Gustav V and Prince and Princess Carl of Sweden will arrive in May 1, and they will be the guests of Nicholas II at Tsarkoe Selo.
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