British Royal Family

PEOPLE

As the lives of the Tsar and his family hung in the balance, King George V of England weighed family ties against politics. His final decision changed history.

THINGS

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch of the UK, clocking 70 years as ruler. So since he was four years old, King Charles III has been preparing for his turn to rule—and his turn means some significant changes for the royals.

PEOPLE

Often called the "Grandmother of Europe," Queen Victoria has descendants sitting on the thrones of five of the world's approximately 28 surviving monarchies. Let's see what these royal descendants are up to. ​

PEOPLE

Queen Victoria had nine children. Yet while they were all born into the lap of luxury, more than a few found themselves living a life of tragedy.

THINGS

The United States was ostensibly founded on the rejection of the rule of royalty. Despite this, many Americans over the centuries have married into royal families and brought something of the royal lifestyle to American shores.

PEOPLE

A secret lovechild. Royal blackmail. A deep betrayal. Bridgerton didn’t come CLOSE to telling Princess Sophia’s scandalous story.



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