#ernst of hesse

[otmaaromanovas]

BRAND NEW photographs of the Grand Duchesses, found in the Darmstardt Archive

Shared by Ilya, @sledstvie on Instagram / LastRomanovs on Flickr, these photos show the Grand Duchesses having fun with their Uncle Ernie whilst on holiday in Livadia. Whilst a few photos from this day were found in the Grand Duchesses' albums (and hence known to the public) these funny photos were hidden away in archives!

A number of previously unknown, rare, and high-quality photographs have been uncovered in the Darmstardt Archives in the recent weeks.

#Olga Nikolaevna #Tatiana Nikolaevna #big pair #otma #romanov #romanov sisters #rare #new photos #Ernst of Hesse #Uncle Ernie #aunts and uncles #Livadia #having fun #circa #1911 #1912 #100

[worldoftheromanovs]

Tsar Nicholas II, Ernst of Hesse, and Alexandra Feodorovna in conversation with court ladies in Hemmelmark, July 27th/28th 1909

#alexandra feodorovna #nicholas ii #ernst of hesse #Hemmelmark #1909 #Hessisches Staatsarchiv Darmstadt

[foreverinthepagesofhistoryy]

New photo of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna playing tennis with uncle Grand Duke Ernst Louis of Hesse, Livadia Crimea 1912

(Source: Baroness Sophie “Isa” Buxhoevden’s 1910-1912 album shared by Ilya aka LastRomanovs on Flickr)

#anastasia nikolaevna #otma #romanov #romanovs #1912 #grand Duke Ernst Louis of hesse #ernst louis grand duke of hesse #Anastasia #russian imperial family #Livadia #Crimea #lastromanovs #Sophie Buxhoevden

[romanovsonelastdance]

Romanov relatives: Ernst-Ludwig of Hesse with his sons.

#romanov relatives #ernst ludwig of hesse #georg donatus of hesse #ludwig of hesse #ernest louis of hesse #george donatus of hesse #louis of hesse #hessian grand ducal family #my collection

[adini-nikolaevna]

“I was photographed as Princess Charlotte because Grandmother thinks I look like her.”

— Princess Victoria of Hesse to her brother, Hereditary Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, 1882.

#princess victoria of hesse #grand duke ernst ludwig of hesse #princess charlotte augusta of wales #romanov relatives #quotes

[ykzzr]

Ernst Louis and his son Georg Donatus in 1907❤️.

#Ernest Louis #georg donatus #hesse and by rhine #hessein #georg donatus of hesse #Ernst Louis of Hesse #grand duke of hesse and by rhine #hereditary grand duke of hesse and by rhine #house of hesse #hesseian royal family #darmstadt

[kriegsabstieg]

#reichblr #rudolf hess #ernst röhm #ernst rohm #röhm

[hermannfaust1912]

Happy Valentine's day 💘

#reichblr #goering #hermann goering #hermann göring #history #josef mengele #joseph goebbels #rudolf hess #ernst rohm #valentines day

[princesselisabethofhesse]

Ernst Ludwig's memoirs' latest edition

I recently got Thomas Aufleger's edition on Ernst Ludwig Memoirs: "Ernst Ludwig Großherzog von Hessen und bei Rhein - Geschehnisse und Menschen, Erinnerungen". And I must write a little review from my humble point of view, because this book is a treasure.

After buying Thomas' book on Gretchen von Fabrice (Alix of Hesse's maid and personal friend) I had high expectations on his edition of Ernie's memoirs, and this book really meet them.

At first glance, the book caught my attention for its quality and design. One can tell it was done with care, love and attention to every detail, as if I Ernst Ludwig himself had been in charge of editing it.

I leave a photo of the pages dedicated to Elisabeth, which illustrate very well the approach of the book:

Almost every page is illustrated with never-before-seen images of fine art, portraits, personal belongings, letters, drawings or photographs that come from Ernie's personal albums or collections held at the Hessian State Archives. Also, each page includes a few footnotes that help you understand what or who Ernst is talking about. These footnotes often include extra information as excerpts of personal letters, vintage articles or memoirs that really make you feel as if Ernst was talking to you personally.

I can only congratulate Thomas for this masterpiece and wish him the best of luck. I don't understand German myself, but the book's clear structure, organised in chapters based on different topics, makes it easy for the reader to find what they are looking for and they can translate it, as I do, with an online translator or app. Also, as it is very richly illustrated, it is easy for the reader to find the pages in which Ernst talks about the royal or event they are interested in. Even if you don't understand German, give this book a chance, you won't regret it.

Thank you Thomas for this jewel!

❤️

#princess Elisabeth of Hesse #Ernst Ludwig's memoirs #Ernst Ludwig Erinnertes #Ernst Ludwig Erinnerungen

[foreverinthepagesofhistory]

Rare photo of the Hessian Royal Family (minus Elisabeth) late 1880s

Standing: Princess Alix of Hesse, Prince Ernst Louis of Hesse (later Grand Duke)

Sitting: Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse, Princess Irene of Prussia (née Hesse), Princess Victoria of Battenberg (née Hesse)

#ooh new rare! #rare photos #hessian royal family #grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse #louis iv of hesse #princess victoria of hesse #victoria of hesse #irene of hesse #princess Irene of Hesse #princess irene of prussia #grand duke ernst louis of hesse #ernst louis #princess alix of hesse #alexandra feodorovna #alix of hesse #late 1880s

[otmaaromanovas]

Olga Nikolaevna with her beloved Uncle Ernie

Olga was very similar in age to Ernst's daughter, Ella, who tragically passed away during childhood. Olga remembered Ella for the rest of her life, and photos of her were kept throughout the rooms of the Alexander Palace.

#Olga Nikolaevna #Ernst of Hesse #Uncle Ernie #aunts and uncles #1911 #1912 #my own

[worldoftheromanovs]

Nicholas ii, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, Maria Nikolaevna, Ernst of Hesse, and Count Alexander Grabbe (in the background behind Nicky and Alix) on the beach of Novi Svet, 25th May 1912

#alexandra feodorovna #nicholas ii #maria nikolaevna #ernst of hesse #Alexander Grabbe #1912 #Hessisches Staatsarchiv Darmstadt #Novi Svet

[foreverinthepagesofhistoryy]

Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana Nikolaevna playing with their little cousins Princes Georg Donatus and Ludwig of Hesse and By Rhine, also with their maternal uncle Grand Duke Ernst Louis of Hesse and By Rhine, Livadia Crimea 1912 🤍

#so adorable! #olga nikolaevna #tatiana nikolaevna #romanov #otma #romanovs #hessian royal family #grand Duke Ernst Louis of hesse #grand Duke Ernst Louis of hesse and by Rhine #prince georg donatus of hesse and by Rhine #prince Ludwig of hesse and by Rhine #georg donatus of hesse #Ludwig of hesse #hesse #Livadia #Crimea #1912 #russian imperial family #russian history

[romanovsonelastdance]

Maria Nikolaevna in a car with her father, Nicholas II, and uncle Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse.

#romanov #otma #nicholas ii #maria nikolaevna #ernst ludwig of hesse #ernest louis of hesse #hessian royal family #my collection

[loiladadiani]

Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich and the Hessians

The main reason I like this picture is that Ella is smiling in a very different, spontaneous way. Her eyes are involved in the smile. She has not turned into the “ethereal” beauty yet. I don't have a date for the picture. It might be around her engagement to Serge.

In the picture, from left to right: A very young Ernst Ludwig with a pup under each arm, Ella with a little girl in her arms whom I don't know; sitting on the steps in front of Ella, Princess Victoria, standing by Ella, Princess Alix, sitting right in front of Alix, the Grand Duke Ludwig IV, and sitting next to him, Grand Duke Serge.

There are two young women in the photo, one sitting next to Victoria and the other standing behind Sergei, whom I do not know.

#russian history #romanov family #hessian royal family #grand duchess elizabeth feodorovna #Empress Alexandra Feodorovna #Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse #grand duke ernst ludwig of hesse #Princess Victoria of Hesse #Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich

[ykzzr]

Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, Ernst Louis, Princess Victoria of Battenberg and her family, Princess Alice and her husband Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Louise 1900s.

#ernst louis #Victoria of Battenberg #alice of battenberg #louise of battenberg #prince andrew of greece and denmark #1900s #hessian royal family #grand duke ernst louis of Hesse and by Rhine