Anglican convert and Pacific Island deity: 5 faith facts about Prince Philip
Married for 73 years to the head of the Church of England, the prince consort built a religious profile that was more complicated than his official role might suggest. FILE - This is a June. 2, 1953 file photo of Britain s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as they wave to supporters from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, following her coronation at Westminster Abbey. London. (AP Photo/Leslie Priest, File)
April 9, 2021
(RNS) Prince Philip, who died Friday (April 9) at age 99, was married for 73 years to the head of the Church of England, and it’s no surprise he identified for most of his life as an Anglican. But his religious profile was somewhat more complicated. Here are five faith facts to know about Britain’s longest-serving consort.
How the last of the Romanovs became a popular deck of cards (PHOTOS) Archive image/CGACPPD Russian Style playing cards were the most widely used deck of cards in Soviet times. And yet, few people knew that these cards actually depicted members of the Russian imperial family in the splendid costumes they wore to a masquerade ball.
The masquerade ball, which took place in the Winter Palace in 1903, brought together the whole of the country s political elite and was one of the most glamorous and extraordinary parties of its time. All guests were required to wear 17th century historical costumes. Their outfits were indeed spectacular, made from the most expensive fabrics and decorated with family jewels.
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How did Romanov family jewelry wind up in the United States?
The wedding crown of the Romanov dynasty, from 1884 to 1953. Now it s a museum artifact. Public domain; Vogue, April 15, 1953; Miss Universe Organization Priceless emerald necklaces and brooches with huge sapphires that once adorned the gowns of Russian tsarinas later found new owners: American socialites and the wives of oil tycoons.
Following the 1917 Revolution, the Bolsheviks sold the Romanov family’s treasures off to international buyers while keeping only the most valuable pieces in Russia. This luxurious jewelry collection appealed not only to the tastes of European monarchs but also American socialites and famous jewelry houses.