A Family Portrait of a Doomed Family

Nicky proposed to alex in 1894, but she was not immediately keen. Nicky left the wedding without her saying yes - and it dominated the chatter at the party. Alex's older sister ella convinced her that nicholas would be a good influence on russia generally. She eventually said yes after much persuasion from family members. The couple were married by queen victoria who had been initially sceptical about the idea. But now they are living happily together as rulers of Europe.