- The royal families of Europe are related
- Today's kings and queens are distant cousins
- Learn how the royals are related in our video!
In Europe, there are 12 monarchies. However, only seven are considered kingdoms ruled by a king or queen, so we will focus on them and how they are related.
Queen Elizabeth Is Related to Europe's Kings and Queens
Thus, the seven monarchs of the seven European kingdoms, including the famous Queen Elizabeth II, are all related to a greater or lesser degree. This is all because of a common ancestor, King George II of England who reigned from 1727 to 1760. Watch the video above to learn more!
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This Is How The European Royal Families Are Related
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This Is How The European Royal Families Are Related
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