Rare footage of Empress Alexandras Name Day in Livadia on 23 April, 1912

In his 1912 diary, on a bright April day in Livadia, Nicholas II wrote: 23 April. Sunday. The weather turned out wonderful on the Name Day of my dear 10 1, 2, in front of the house, there was a parade of all the garrison parts, then obednya, greetings by all and a big breakfast. then obednya, greetings by all and a big breakfast. Everything ended at 2 Alix got a headache and went to bed This rare film footage is a snapshot of the moments described in the Tsar s diary entry. Beautifully colourised by Kirill Mituygin, it makes you feel part of the events that took place on this Crimean Spring morning.