Meet the Unofficial Czar Of Russia - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLWpsFY-Aeo)
in 1904, during the Russo-Japanese War, Grand Duke Cyril was on active duty when his ship was blown up at Port Arthur. He survived. The experience made him more determined than ever to have Victoria Melita as his wife.
In the summer of 1922 Grand Duke Cyril declared himself Curator of the Russian Throne.
This was a made up title to represent Cyril's claim to the Russian throne.
Here is Cyril as a little boy with his father Grand Duke Vladimir.
Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich Romanov of Russia and eldest son, Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich Romanov of Russia.Circa 1878.A?W | Romanovs | (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/737745982680137312)
In 1910 Cyril and Victoria moved to Russia, where Nicholas II recognized their marriage. Did Cyril and Victoria's marriage offend the Russian Orthodox Church as much as if offended Nicholas and Alexandra?
Princess Victoria Melita met her first cousin Grand Duke Cyril in 1891. Did they communicate by letter writing?
During the First World War, Cyril was appointed Commander of the Naval Depot of the Guards in 1915. In 1916, he achieved the rank of rear Admiral in the Imperial Navy.
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Grand Duke Cyril had a love for the sea and his parents encouraged him to follow a career in the Imperial Navy. :mil1: :mil1: :mil1: