Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaievich of Russia (1904-1918) in field uniform. While other Royal children performed small engagements or were photographed to raise money for war charities, Alexei actually went to headquarters with his father, Tsar Nicholas II, and made several tours of the front line. Alexei was fascinated by all he saw and spoke naturally with the men; they in turn were curious to see him and his presence made a deep impression - though concern for his health (he was a haemophiliac) was a concern for his father. A bright boy, with a strong character, Alexei was tragically assassinated by Bolsheviks, along with the rest of the Imperial family on 17th July 1918 at Ekaterinburg.