Source:
Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence, volume 2: Engagement and Marriage, 1894, pages 59 to 60, by George Hawkins, 2023
The letter:
No. 17
May 17th 1894
Windsor Castle
My own darling Boysy,
I have to write this letter early in the day, as we shall be out the whole afternoon. We are going to the review at Aldershot — I have never seen an English one except in Malta, so it interests me very much.
Sandra has gone out riding and I intend remaining at home this morning, so as to finish the painting and to get on a little with Fraulein Schneider. I received another present this morning, a charming clock from Lady Churchill, — they are too kind all sending me things, I suppose they go by the papers where it is announced our Wedding is to take place November 10th. Too delightful the way everything is settled.
I had to open the window wide, my room smells so strong of flowers. My thoughts will be so much with you to-night, the eve of your dear Birthday. God bless you, my own beloved Nicky dear!
I feel quite ill when I think of all my letters that need answering. It is so warm and fine to-day, at last, as the rain was so tiresome, but it has made everything come out so beautifully.
The photographer has at last sent our photos, but only two of each, the old idiot, really too tiresome, when I had explained that I wanted a dozen of them, and I am always being asked for them, and it seems so rude never giving any.
Sweety, my letter is dull to-day, forgive me, but I have nothing interesting to tell, to-morrow it will be better. You know on the riding group are so excellent and such mischievous eyes, as if you had seen Mrs. R — noughty boy, I am shocked. But now I must say Goodbye. God bless you, dear. Ever yr own true love
Alix
Many tender kisses.
Above: Nicholas and Alix.
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