royal family

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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

Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson at first seemed like a breath of fresh air in the usually stuffy British Royal Family—if only anyone had seen what was coming...

PEOPLE

The forbidden romance of Prince William and Zsuzsi Starkloff scandalized the royal family—until it went up in flames. Literally.

PEOPLE

Few figures were more closely watched than the children of King Henry VIII. But amid the political chaos of the era, a bold imposter emerged, claiming to be Princess Mary Tudor.

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.



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