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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 12 December 2024. Family of the British monarch This article is about the family of Charles III. For the British monarchy itself, see Monarchy of the United Kingdom. The royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the annual Trooping the Colour parade in 2023. From left to right: Timothy ...
In the 1990s, republicanism in the United Kingdom grew, partly on account of negative publicity associated with the Royal Family (for instance, immediately following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales). [111] However, polls from 2002 to 2007 showed that around 70–80% of the British public supported the continuation of the monarchy.
Princess Royal 1631–1660 Princess of Orange: Anne Hyde 1637–1671 Duchess of York: King James II [a] 1633–1701 r. 1685–1688: Mary of Modena 1658–1718 Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland: Elizabeth Stuart 1635–1650: Anne Stuart 1637–1640: Henry Stuart Duke of Gloucester 1640–1660: Henrietta Anne of England 1644–1670 Duchess ...
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom—2022 marks 70 years since her ascension to the throne. Next in line on the royal family tree is Prince Charles, her son ...
The House of Windsor is the reigning house of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms.The house's name was inspired by the historic Windsor Castle estate. Since it was founded on 17 July 1917, there have been five British monarchs of the House of Windsor: George V, Edward VIII, George VI, Elizabeth II, and Charles III.
A royal family typically includes the spouse of the reigning monarch, surviving spouses of a deceased monarch, the children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and paternal cousins of the reigning monarch, as well as their spouses. In some cases, royal family membership may extend to great grandchildren and more distant descendants of a monarch.
If the monarchy were to be abolished, the royal family could follow Harry and Meghan's example. King Charles III was crowned at his coronation ceremony on Saturday, making history as the oldest ...
Here’s a roundup of 28 countries and principalities with royal families and rulers—including a few you‘ve probabl After all, they’re something of a beloved institution.