Anastasia was a Grand Duchess . Because this made Anastasia an `` Imperial Highness '' , she was higher in rank than other Princesses in Europe who were `` Royal Highnesses '' . Anastasia 's title is most precisely translated as `` Grand Princess , '' meaning that Anastasia , as an `` Imperial Highness '' was higher in rank than other Princesses in Europe who were `` Royal Highnesses . ''