Russia’s last Emperor and Tsar Nicholas II, his family, the Romanov dynasty and the history of Imperial Russia, continue to be the subject of books, exhibitions and documentaries. In addition, the continue to generate headlines in the media.

The following articles were published by American and British media services, in January, February and March 2025. Click on the title [highlighted in red] below and follow the link to read each respective article:

Fabergé, Gold Boxes & Vertu – Including the Castle Howard Collection + PHOTOS

On 6th May 2025, Sotheby’s (Geneva) will offers a menagerie of Fabergé Animals from Castle Howard (England). Some 30 rare and beautiful carvings, with proceeds to benefit the restoration of Castle Howard’s long-lost Tapestry Drawing Room.

Source: Sotheby’s. 13 March 2025

The Mastery of Fabergé, Jewellery and Objects of Vertu + VIDEO and CATALOGUE

On 19th March 2025, Dreweatts (Newbury, England) was the venue for a landmark sale of works by the renowned Russian jeweller Fabergé, featuring over 100 lots.

Source: Dreweatts (Newbury. 13 March 2025

Jewellery of the Russian Empire’s WEALTHIEST dynasty + 19 PHOTOS

The Yusupov princes were one of the most influential families in Russia after the Romanovs. They owned lands, palaces, factories, art collections and a huge amount of jewellery.

Source: Gateway to Russia. 31 January 2025

Pierre Gilliard (1879-1962)—the Teacher of the Tsar’s Children + PHOTOS

Pierre Gilliard, a citizen of Switzerland, served in the Court of Emperor Nicholas II for thirteen years as a tutor of French language to the Grand Duchesses and as a tutor to the Heir Alexei, thus living in close contact with the Tsar’s Family. He voluntarily followed the Tsar’s Family into exile, where he was one of its closest friends. He authored a book of memoirs called “Emperor Nicholas II and His Family” where the personality of the Tsar, Tsarina, and the entire august family are portrayed in the extraordinary beauty of their nobility, loftiness, and humility.

Source: Orthodox Christianity. 21 January 2025

The Imperial Family’s Last Christmas + PHOTOS

In January, Orthodox Christians celebrated the birth of Christ, according to the Old Style Julian Calendar. The Nativity of Christ is traditionally a favorite feast of Orthodox Rus’. Everyone, both adults and children, prepared for it. In high society, the holiday was celebrated lavishly, with many gifts and a feast with all kinds of dishes for the guests, while in the lower strata it was celebrated more modestly. But everyone was united by the joy of the Christmas holidays.

Source: Orthodox Christianity. 13 January 2025

© Paul Gilbert. 31st March 2025

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