Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna and her family, coronation picture, 1896

Representatives of the duchy of saxe-coburg and gotha present at the coronation of nicholas ii, emperor of russia. They are arranged in a group with plants behind. Grand duchess maria alexandrovna (1853-1920) is sitting at the centre of the group wearing a cloak with a long train which is gathered in front of her. Queen marie of romania (1875-1938) is sitting beside her to the left and princess victoria melita of saxe-coburg and gotha (1876-1936) is standing beside her to the right. Prince alfred, duke of edinburgh and saxe-coburg & gotha (1844-1900) is standing to the left of princess victoria. Date: 1896.