Kings and Queens

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.

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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. ​

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Olga of Kiev had a ruthless reputation—known for the infamous stories of her bloodlust—but her ultimate fate was one of the biggest surprises in history.

HISTORY

Everyone loved the last King of Spain, Alfonso XIII—until they learned about his disturbing life behind closed doors.

PEOPLE

Blink and you'll miss the reigns of these monarchs—some who ruled for less than a month, others for less a week—some even ruled for a matter of hours. Let's examine the shortest-reigning monarchs in history.

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Mary of Modena Facts. Meghan Markle may be a gossip magnet today, but it was Mary of Modena who practically invented royal scandal.



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