In 1745, after being received into the Russian Orthodox Church, and changing her name to Catherine, she married Grand Duke Peter, grandson of Peter the Great and heir to the Russian throne.

The longest-serving female ruler in Russian history and one of the most significant monarchs of modern Europe, Catherine is responsible for a huge expansion of the Russian Empire, including the ...

For the first time this year, Princess Catherine is seen with her three children at Trooping the Colour, a celebration in honor of the King's birthday. The video shared on Instagram showed ...