Word: consort
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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From 1881 to 1894, she was Empress of Russia as the consort of Alexander III, and during this time endeared herself much to the Russian people. After the death of Alexander she kept away from the Tsarskoe Selo (Village of the Tsar) and the Winter Palace, resided for the most part in Moscow...
...consequent upon this proposed law, are indeed manifold. The Bratiano brothers are supported by the Liberal Party, which has an overwhelming majority in the Senate and Chamber. Most of the Government Opposition disapproves of the bill, and supporting the Opposition is the Catholic Hohenzollern, King Ferdinand and his beautiful consort, Queen Marie. The issue is, therefore, between the King and his Government. The former has so far declined to sign on the dotted line and the bill cannot become law without his signature; neither can the Government force the King to sign, because he holds a Constitutional right to veto...
...Majesty, Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands, accompanied by Prince Consort Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and her only daughter, Princess Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina, repaired to Sweden for a visit to King Gustaf and Queen Victoria. The visit is to return that made by King Gustaf to The Hague in 1923 (TIME...
...inevitable wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, paid homage at the Cenotaph, were present at a State Ball given in their honor, visited the British Empire Exhibition, the Zoo, attended a great luncheon in the Guild Hall. At the Italian Embassy, the Italian Sovereign and his Consort gave a dinner to which the British King and Queen, members of the Royal Family, many Government and distinguished people were invited. They then departed amid volleys of British "Hip, Hip, Hurrahs" and "Gawd Bless 'ems," Italian vivas and salutes galore...
...back. In this story of the North he proves again his authentic appeal, winning a dog race at Banff on which his master's fortune-and the plot-hang. Strong-heart seems spurred on to greater efforts than usual, for this time he is performing before his consort and their family of five pups...