Could the British Royal Family Have Saved the Romanovs?

Season five, episode six of The Crown, “Ipatiev House,” focuses on the relationship between the British royal family and the Romanovs. In light of the episode, we’re resurfacing our 2020 feature on the true story of whether King George V could have saved Russia’s last imperial family. Two families sat down to dinner aboard the yacht Victoria and Albert on August 2nd, 1909, to be served an exquisitely prepared meal: cold quail, timbales of pear, and glace. The table, set for 44 guests, was dotted with vases of red roses. Such a presentation was only to be expected. Not one… Read Full Article