An Announcement From the Head of the Imperial House!

BY THE GRACE OF GOD

We,

GRAND DUCHESS MARIA VLADIMIROVNA,

Head of the Russian Imperial House,

Hereby proclaim to all:

On June 2, 2025, Our daughter-in-law,

Her Serene Highness Princess Victoria Romanovna, the wife of Our son and heir, His Imperial Highness the Sovereign Heir, the Tsesarevich and Grand Duke George Mikhailovich, was safely delivered of a child — a granddaughter to Us, who has been given the name Kira, in honor of the Venerable Saint Kira of Beroea

Receiving this addition to Our House as a new sign of God’s grace, bestowed upon Us for consolation, We ask all Our compatriots to offer heartfelt prayers to the Almighty for the healthy growth and prosperity of the newborn.

In accordance with the currently valid House Laws and the Family Act of September 14/27, 2020, it is fitting that Our granddaughter be styled and titled:

Her Serene Highness Princess Kira Georgievna.

Given at Madrid, on the 2nd day of June in the year of Our Lord 2025, being the 34th year since We assumed the rights and duties of Our August Ancestors — the Emperors of All Russia.

In the original, signed in Her own hand:

MARIA