27. Maria Alexandrovna Brought Jewels And A Sum Of Money
The problem Alexander II faced with his daughter’s marriage to Queen Victoria’s son is that the royal family had everything they needed. Therefore, Alexander II felt the best step to take was to send his daughter to the new chapter of her life with rare jewels and a lump sum.
Not only did the newlyweds receive 100,000 pounds, a sum that surprised the queen, but they also received 32,000 pounds every year after that. In a series of several gifts, Alexander II gave his daughter many jewels. Furthermore, Alexander named his new son-in-law honorary chief of a Russia Guards regiment.