Photograph of Alexander III, Emperor of Russia (1845-94) and his consort Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (1847-1928) with their children Tsesarevich Nicholas (1868-1918), later Nicholas II, Grand Duke George Alexandrovich (1871-99), Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna (1875-1960), Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich (1878-1918) and Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882-1960). Alexander III is sitting at the centre of the group with Grand Duchess Olga standing in front of him. Maria Feodorovna is standing behind him to the left, her left hand on his shoulder and her right arm around Grand Duke Michael. Tsesarevich Nicholas and Grand Duchess Xenia are standing to the right of their mother. Grand Duke George is sitting to the far right, his legs crossed and his left arm resting on the back of the chair. Alexander III was Emperor of Russia from 1881 until 1894. The future Nicholas II, his eldest son, was to be the last monarch of Russia.