When the Grand Duke tried to explain his actions to the Nouvelle Revue of Paris 1880, he indiscreetly attacked government officials and military commanders and eventually was removed from his post.
Cando o Gran duque tratou de explicar as súas accións na Nouvelle Revue de París, atacou indiscretamente aos funcionarios do goberno e aos comandantes militares e, finalmente, foi apartado do seu cargo.