Published Imperial Government documents and correspondence between Nicholas and Alexandra show that the Tsar had discussions with his ministers in the early 1900s regarding the possibility of Olga's succession in the absence of a direct male heir. Also the inclusion of the Grand Duchess in the amended regency act of 1912, and the degree of importance attributed to her choice of husband reveal that the Emperor conceived a political role for his eldest daughter and considered her, at various times, to be a possible successor to the Russian throne.
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