by Alexandre Roussillon | Sep 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Who was the Last Russian Tsar The last Tsar of Russia was Nicholas II, or to give him his full Russian title; Nikolay Aleksandrovich Romanov. He was born in Russia in 1868, the eldest son of his predecessor, Tsar Alexander III. As the eldest son of the heir to the...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Sep 15, 2023 | Aristocracy, Emporers, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
What Happened to the Russian Imperial Family Throughout the ages, the Russian Empire has played a key role in the history of Europe. This once-vast imperial realm was the home of some of the most iconic rulers, such as the legendary Catherine the Great, and her...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Sep 12, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Kingdoms, Noble Titles, Queens
Who Was Princess Alix of Hesse The royal princesses of Europe are a captivating cast of notable women, historic characters and fascinating personalities. Even though all of history’s princesses have left their mark in some way, there are some who make a bigger...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Sep 1, 2023 | France, Germany, Italy, Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Titles
The Royals of Europe & the First World War The royals of Europe are connected in a number of expected and sometimes unexpected ways. For example, it has long been the practice of Europe’s great royal houses to unite in the marriage of a young prince of one...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Aug 24, 2023 | Aristocracy, Emporers, Kingdoms, Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Titles
How Do Royal Dynasties Begin Some of the family names of the royal dynasties of Europe have become legendary lineages in the history of kings and queens and their offspring. From the Bourbon kings who ruled France for centuries, to the mighty Habsburg line that...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Aug 17, 2023 | Aristocracy, France, Kingdoms, Kings, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Where Were French Kings Crowned The pomp and ceremony associated with French Kings throughout the ages call to mind splendour and extravagance beyond the imagination of many ordinary people. Nowhere is this more evident than in a royal coronation ceremony. Even...