the infant Grand Duchess Maria

A friend has allowed me to publish these photos from his private collection. The first four photos are from the Baptism of HIH Grand Duchess Maria of Russia.

Prince Nicholas of Romania (representing Grand Duke Andrew, who was unable to attend the Baptism) Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia and Queen Giovanna of Bulgaria

Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia and Queen Giovanna of Bulgaria

Maria being held by her Aunt Kira

Front row: Empress Hermine and Crown Princess Cecilie  Back row: Grand Duchess Kira, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Prince Louise Ferdinand of Prussia and Grand Duke Vladimir
all the images: private collection