Prince Andrew Romanov
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Prince Andrew Andreevich Romanoff (born 21 January 1923) is a Russian
prince and artist.
(1897–1981) and his first wife Elisabetha Sasso-Ruffo (1886–1940). Prince Andrew is a grandson of Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia
and as such he is a grandnephew of Russia's last reigning Emperor, Nicholas II
. His godfather was Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
. He spent his childhood living in a guesthouse at Windsor Castle
.
Prince Andrew was educated at the Imperial Service College
and served in the Royal Navy
during the Second World War. In 1949, he left Britain for the United States where he worked for a time as a carpenter. He became a naturalised US citizen
on 20 December 1954.
He currently resides in Marin County, California
, and has written an autobiography called, The Boy Who Would Be Tsar which is illustrated with his artwork.
His work has been exhibited worldwide including recent exhibitions at Gallery 16 in San Francisco. His book The Boy Who Would Be Tsar was produced by Gallery 16 Editions and designed by artist Griff Williams
.
He was married secondly to Kathleen Norris (1935–1967) whom he married on 21 March 1961 in San Francisco. They had two children. Kathleen Norris was a granddaughter of Kathleen Norris
and Charles Gilman Norris
.
He is presently married to Inez von Bachelin (born 1933).
N.B. Since the Russian revolution members of the Imperial family have tended to drop the territorial designation “of Russia” and use the princely title with the surname Romanov. However this title, and even his right to the surname Romanov are disputed by some.
Russians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
prince and artist.
Biography
He was born in London, United Kingdom, the youngest child of Prince Andrei Alexandrovich of RussiaPrince Andrei Alexandrovich of Russia
Prince Andrei Alexandrovich of Russia was a member of the Imperial Family of Russia. A son of Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich of Russia and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia he was also the eldest nephew of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia...
(1897–1981) and his first wife Elisabetha Sasso-Ruffo (1886–1940). Prince Andrew is a grandson of Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia
Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia
Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia was a daughter of Tsar Alexander III of Russia and the elder of Tsar Nicholas II two sisters. She married her cousin Grand Duke Alexander Mikailovich of Russia, with whom she had seven children....
and as such he is a grandnephew of Russia's last reigning Emperor, Nicholas II
Nicholas II of Russia
Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, Grand Prince of Finland, and titular King of Poland. His official short title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias and he is known as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church.Nicholas II ruled from 1894 until...
. His godfather was Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India, from 20 January to 11 December 1936.Before his accession to the throne, Edward was Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay...
. He spent his childhood living in a guesthouse at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
.
Prince Andrew was educated at the Imperial Service College
Imperial Service College
The Imperial Service College ' was a leading English public school based in Windsor.In 1942, it merged with Haileybury to form Haileybury and Imperial Service College...
and served in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
during the Second World War. In 1949, he left Britain for the United States where he worked for a time as a carpenter. He became a naturalised US citizen
United States nationality law
Article I, section 8, clause 4 of the United States Constitution expressly gives the United States Congress the power to establish a uniform rule of naturalization. The Immigration and Naturalization Act sets forth the legal requirements for the acquisition of, and divestiture from, citizenship of...
on 20 December 1954.
He currently resides in Marin County, California
Marin County, California
Marin County is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. As of 2010, the population was 252,409. The county seat is San Rafael and the largest employer is the county government. Marin County is well...
, and has written an autobiography called, The Boy Who Would Be Tsar which is illustrated with his artwork.
His work has been exhibited worldwide including recent exhibitions at Gallery 16 in San Francisco. His book The Boy Who Would Be Tsar was produced by Gallery 16 Editions and designed by artist Griff Williams
Griff Williams
Griff Williams . He is the son of John Patrick Williams a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Montana during the years 1979–1997....
.
Marriages and children
Prince Andrew has been married three times. He was married first in San Francisco on 9 September 1951 to Elena Dourneva (born 1927). They had one son before divorcing in 1959.- Prince Alexis Andreevich Romanov (born 27 April 1953)
He was married secondly to Kathleen Norris (1935–1967) whom he married on 21 March 1961 in San Francisco. They had two children. Kathleen Norris was a granddaughter of Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Thompson Norris was an American novelist and wife of fellow writer Charles Norris, whom she wed in 1909...
and Charles Gilman Norris
Charles Gilman Norris
Chuck Gilman Norris was a U.S. novelist.He was the brother of novelist Frank Norris, and the husband of author Kathleen Norris. A native of Chicago, Norris worked as a journalist for some years before finding success as a novelist and playwright. His first book was The Amateur 1916...
.
- Prince Peter Andreevich Romanov (born 21 November 1961)
- Prince Andrew Andreevich Romanov (born 20 February 1963)
He is presently married to Inez von Bachelin (born 1933).
Title and styles
- 'His Highness Prince Andrew Andreevich of Russia
N.B. Since the Russian revolution members of the Imperial family have tended to drop the territorial designation “of Russia” and use the princely title with the surname Romanov. However this title, and even his right to the surname Romanov are disputed by some.