Irina and Felix Youssoupoff

Engagement photograph showing Princess Irina Alexandrovna, only daughter of Prince Alexander Mikhailovich, and Prince Felix Yusupov. Although Felix came from an incredibly rich family, because he lacked royal status, this may have made his plans to marry Irina difficult. However, some relaxation of the marriage law allowed the couple to marry and Irina accepted his proposal early in 1913. Although her parents agreed in principle, no announcement was made. There were very grave doubtsin the family because Felix had a bad repuation and so the delay allowed them time to make their own assessment of his character. Felix is notorious as the alleged murderer of Rasputin

Alexandrovna Engaged Engagement Irina Romanoff Romanov Youssoupoff Yusupov

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