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Provender House

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In Kent, near London, lies Provender House, owned by Olga Romanova, a princess, or duchess, as it would be said in Russian. She inherited this title from her father, Prince Andrei Alexandrovich, who left Russia after the February Revolution in 1919. Together with her mother, Ksenia Alexandrovna, sister of Emperor Nicholas II, and her grandmother, Maria Feodorovna, wife of Emperor Alexander III, they managed to escape to England on the cruiser "Marlborough," which was sent by King George V for the evacuation of the remaining members of the Romanov family.

Olga Andreyevna was born in 1950 from her father's second marriage to English aristocrat Nadine Sylvia Ada MacDougall, from whom she inherited the estate. Provender House occupies 14 hectares of land and includes 30 rooms. The history of this place dates back to the 14th century and serves as a chronicle of English architecture, filled with family relics.

Maintaining such a property requires significant effort and investment. Restoration and repairs necessitate the involvement of professionals and financial resources. Government grants and renting part of the mansion for weddings and private events help with this. The duchess also personally conducts tours for tourists, showing them the house filled with history. She asks to contact her in advance by phone, as listed on the estate's website, or by email. The tours are paid, and the proceeds go towards restoration work. Guests are offered the opportunity to stay overnight in a specially designated room in the old part of the house, and for breakfast, the duchess will join you.

Today, Olga Andreyevna Romanova heads the Association of Romanov Family Members and also patronizes the annual Russian Summer Ball in London.

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Provender House

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