Over the last 2 weeks I’ve been hearing noises from troops passing by Ipatiev House. I could hear artillery, infantry and at least twice cavalry. On two occasions troop marched with field bands #Romanovs100

I’ve spent this day just like the previous one, lying up in bed, because my back hurts so much when I’m getting around. They say our cooks Sednev and Nagorny have been expelled instead of allowing them into Ipatiev House. Last night I heard 3 revolver shots outside #Romanovs100

Baby has had a bath for the first time since Tobolsk. He managed to get into and out of it on his own. He also can get into and off the bed by himself, but he’s still unable to stand properly on his feet #Romanovs100

Had practically no sleep last night because of aching back and legs. Young priest has held service, it’s been his second visit to us in Ipatiev House. I’d better stay in bed again, Tatiana’s going to read me Book of Hosea & Book of Joel #Romanovs100

They put a long wicker banquette for me so I’ve been tatting and playing solitaire all day long without being wearied. Bezique with Nicky and bath before going to sleep #Romanovs100

Morning’s overcast. They sent in several women to mop the floor in our rooms. Listened to Tatiana reading spiritual literature, then it was Maria. No sign of Dr. Derevenko. Baby’s taken his second bath since coming to Ekaterinburg #Romanovs100

.Nicholas Romanov it's difficult to be happier than we've been! Thank you for the happiness & love you've given me over the years. It gave me the strength to bear much sorrow. May our children be as richly blessed - with anguish I think of their future - so unknown! #Romanovs100

Baby has a slight cold. Have been preparing medicine with Olga. Tatiana reading aloud Book of Amos and Book of Obadiah. Kitchen boy Sednev was sent to visit his uncle, then allegedly ran away. I wonder, is it true and will we ever see that boy again? #Romanovs100

Well, all must be placed into God's hands with trust & faith. Life’s a riddle, the future’s hidden behind a curtain. When I look at our big Olga, my heart fills with emotions and wondering as to what is in store for her, what her lot will be #Romanovs100

What a great mystery life is - all waiting round for the birth of a human being, all awaiting the departure of a soul. Something so grand in it all and one feels how small we mortals are and how great our heavenly Father #Romanovs100

Commandant Yurovsky personally invites us all to go downstairs. I believe they realized Ipatiev House is no longer safe to keep high-ranking prisoners in here. Car with working engine in the yard must be waiting for us #Romanovs100

We’ve played bezique with Nicky as usual until 10:30pm, then I went to sleep. Now they say we have to get up and go downstairs. Is this an evacuation? #Romanovs100

Give us Patience, Lord to us thy children, In these dark stormy days to bear, The persecution of our people, The tortures falling to our shores. #Romanovs100 (1/5)

Give us strength, just God to us who need it, the persecutors to forgive, our heavy painful cross to carry, and thy great meekness to achieve. #Romanovs100 (2/5)

When we are plundered and insulted, in days of mutinous unrest, we turn for help to thee, Christ Saviour, that we may stand the bitter test. #Romanovs100 (3/5)

Lord of the world, God of Creation, Give us thy blessing through our prayer, give us peace of heart O master, this hour of utmost dread to bear. #Romanovs100 (4/5)

And on the threshold of the grave, breathe power divine into our clay, that we, thy children, may find strength, in meekness for our foes to pray. #Romanovs100 (5/5)

The Romanovs RIP #Romanovs100