Alexandra's telegram to Gretchen von Fabrice, dated March 15, 1898

Source:

Alix und Gretchen: Briefe der Zarin Alexandra Feodorowna an Freiin Margarethe v. Fabrice, aus den Jahren 1891-1914 (2002), published by Heinrich, Count of Spreti

The telegram:

In Gedanken mit Ihnen / sende innigste Glückwünsche zu diesem frohen ereignissvollen Tagen / meine Gebete begleiten Sie / may you be as happy as I am / der Kaiser gratuliert herzlich

Alix

English translation (my own; original English in italics):

In thoughts with you / send heartfelt congratulations on this happy and eventful day / my prayers accompany you / may you be as happy as I am / the Emperor congratulates you heartily

Alix

Above: Alexandra. Photo courtesy of TatianaZ on Flickr.