Family History UK: Royal Family of Europe - Genealogy Tree
Royal Family of Europe - Genealogy Tree
Presenting the extensive family tree of the Royal Families of Europe, a rich tapestry of dynasties that spans across the entire continent. This comprehensive family tree serves as an exemplary showcase of the Royals Family Tree, revealing intricate connections, noble lineages, and royal heritage that have shaped Europe's history for centuries.

In this meticulously crafted genealogical representation, you'll find a remarkable interweaving of monarchies, marriages, and bloodlines, showcasing the intricate web of relationships that have bound European royalty together. From the British monarchy to the royal houses of Spain, France, Sweden, and beyond, this family tree unravels the story of power, diplomacy, and heritage.

With each branch and node meticulously detailed, this Family Tree program provides a visual narrative of the complex ties that have shaped Europe's dynastic history. From the Tudors of England to the Habsburgs of Austria, and from the Romanovs of Russia to the House of Bourbon in France, the connections between these families come to life.

As the custodian of this historical treasury, we're committed to continuously enhancing the experience. In the coming months, expect an influx of captivating photographs and additional details that will enrich your exploration of European royalty. These visual and informational additions will provide even more depth and insight into the lives and legacies of these illustrious families.

So, embark on a journey through time and royalty with this extensive Family Tree, a testament to the enduring legacy of Europe's monarchies. Stay tuned for updates as we unveil more captivating photos and delve deeper into the remarkable tapestry of European royal history.

 

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The Royal Name

The royal family has little use for last names - after all, everyone knows who they are. Princess Diana did not take back her maiden name, Spencer, after her divorce; she continued to be known simply as "Diana." The queen signs official documents "Elizabeth R." The R stands for Regina, which means "queen." (Regina is not one of her given names; she was baptised Elizabeth Alexandra Mary.)

But the royal family does have a last name, and they do use it from time to time. This wasn't always the case. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, was a member of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, so her descendants were part of that dynasty. This, however, was not the family's last name. They didn't have one, because they didn't need one, so they didn't worry about it. Experts later worried about it for them and decided their name was probably "Witten" (or maybe even Wipper).

The royal family's official name, or lack thereof, became a problem during World War I, when people began to mutter that Saxe-Coburg-Gotha sounded far too German. King George V and his family needed a new, English-sounding name. After considering every possible name, from Plantagenet to Tudor-Stuart to simply England, the king and his advisors chose the name Windsor.

To this day, the British royal family is known as the House of Windsor. When Princess Elizabeth (the current queen) served as a subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II, she was called "Elizabeth Windsor." Elizabeth married Prince Philip of Greece, whose family name was Mountbatten, and eventually she decreed that most of her descendants would be called Mountbatten-Windsor. Princess Anne used this name in 1973 when she married Captain Mark Phillips.

However, according to statements made by the queen, it appears that Windsor is still the official family name for any British royal who is styled "Royal Highness." The queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, has used the name Edward Windsor professionally. His wife calls herself Sophie Wessex.

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BAVARIA (88)
SCOTLAND (86)
SAXONY (83)
NEVILLE (78)
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