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The departure of the Emperor and Empress of Russia from Balmoral, 3 October 1896
drawn 1896RCIN 919538
Highlanders bearing flaming torches lined the route outside West Lodge, Balmoral, as Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra left by carriage on3 October 1896. Their 11-day visit to Queen Victoria was primarily a family reunion and was the last time that they would meet her.