IS INTERFAX GOING MONARCHIST?

The Russian press servicegave prominent coverage July 30 to the visit to the Pacific Fleetby Georgy Romanov, grandson of Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovichand a leading pretender to the Russian throne. By identifyingGeorgy as the "prince consort," Interfax appearedto back Georgy’s claim.

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