The British Royal House

The British monarchy is one of the oldest and most famous in the world. The House of Windsor has reigned since 1917, when King George V changed the family name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

History

The British monarchy can be traced back over a thousand years. The House of Windsor was founded in 1917 by King George V, who changed the family name from the German Saxe-Coburg-Gotha during World War I. This was a political move to distance the family from Germany.

From Queen Victoria to Today

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was one of the most influential monarchs in British history. She reigned for 63 years and became known as the "Grandmother of Europe" because her descendants married into almost all European royal houses.

King Charles III ascended to the throne in 2022 after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away. Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years and was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Residences

• Buckingham Palace - The official residence in London
• Windsor Castle - The oldest inhabited castle in the world
• Balmoral Castle - Summer residence in Scotland
• Sandringham House - Private estate in Norfolk

Monarchs Since 1800

• George III (1760-1820)
• George IV (1820-1830)
• William IV (1830-1837)
• Victoria (1837-1901)
• Edward VII (1901-1910)
• George V (1910-1936)
• Edward VIII (1936)
• George VI (1936-1952)
• Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
• Charles III (2022-)