UK - one of the few countries that have preserved the tradition of the monarchy.Today the kingdom headed by the dynasty of Windsor, a leading its origin from Queen Victoria.It is interesting to look into the mists of time and learn how ascended the throne this aristocratic family.And to start, perhaps, should be with the fact that its roots are far from the British.
German blood royal family
ruling clan Britain - Windsor dynasty.Its history goes back to see the princely family in Germany - Wettin.Its name, this family received during the second half of the tenth century by the name of the family castle.It bought around 1000 Count Dietrich Gassegau I. Since genealogy is unmistakable, although the name of the ancestors of the founder of the genus is unknown.None of the versions that offer the researchers, there is no documentary evidence.
Almost five hundred years later, in 1485, the descendants of Dietrich and Ernst Albrecht I shared the possession.The event became known as the Leipzig section.Since then, the line of Wettin doubles on Albertine and Ernestine.From the second comes the ruling dynasty of Windsor England.
Connection dynasties
representatives of this family are in leadership positions for more than 800 years.The hotel location and advantageous marriages today they head thrones, Belgium and the UK.
It all began with the marriage of Victoria with Prince Albert, belonged to the Saxons.The Queen herself came from Hanover.Representatives of this kind in total took the throne in the UK from 1714 till 1901 years.It is through the marriage of Victoria and Albert joined two dynasties: Hannover and Windsor.
from a noble family to the ancestral castle
new line actually began to dominate in the UK since the beginning of the reign of Edward VII (son of Victoria and Albert).But in terms of the law Edward VII (the years of reign - 1901-1910) - officially the first and last of the Saxon, his father, kind of.
was succeeded by his son, George V, a grandson of Queen Victoria.It was this man in 1917, changed his German name in English.So there Windsors.The name is borrowed from Windsor Castle, the residence of British monarchs.Therefore, actual Windsor dynasty began with George V, grandson of Albert - the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
Double Nicholas II on the throne
George V (occupied the throne from 1910 to 1936) born July 3, 1865.His mother Alexandra was from a noble family and the sister Maria Feodorovna (wife of the Emperor of Russia).Therefore cousins George V and Nicholas II were very similar face.
From infancy boy had health problems, and later he was sent on a voyage.So he constantly stayed on the ship for fourteen years.He lived like a sailor, started and stuffed parrot tattoo.Back in England, she educated and married a princess who had to marry his older brother as for the first pretender to the throne.George V led the country in 1911.Interestingly, during the coronation of his wife as the devoted Mary, although her birth name of Victoria.Such a move was made intentionally.Windsor dynasty in England decided that from now on, no woman can bear the name of the great Empress Victoria.Also, the emperors could not bear the name of the husband of Victoria - Albert.
Since the beginning of the First World War King George V issued a decree changing the names of the British with the Saxon.It was a manifestation of patriotism, supported subjects with German roots.
Before his death, the king was seriously ill.He died in 1936.Only fifty years later it became known that his doctor he deliberately injected a lethal dose of morphine and cocaine.
continue Windsor royal family the eldest son of George V - Edward VIII (ruled the country from January 20 to December 11, 1936).
Love King
Edward VIII (the future monarch, the son of George V) after birth was given to the education of the nurse.This separation from their parents and then created misunderstandings in the family.He participated in the First World War.Later, he openly admired fascism.
at a reception he met with a beautiful and strong woman, Wallis Simpson, who was married to an American businessman.Between the young people have any feelings.His love, they did not hide, although earlier rumors of homosexuality Edward.
He ascended the throne after the death of his father George V, but abdicated in favor of his brother George VI in ten months in office.It was a forced step, to which it pushed the Windsors.Dynasty was against Edward's marriage with a divorced woman.In turn, the king, when he explained the reasons for denial, said that the right without the support of his beloved beyond him.At the wedding of Edward VIII and Wallis groom's family was absent.Their marriage was strong and lasted until the death of the ex-governor.The wife then lived another fourteen years.She was buried next to her husband.
Oscar-winning King
After the scandal in the family's younger brother took the throne, Edward VIII, the second son of George V, George VI (at birth he was given the name Albert, then was replaced by Georg tradition which observes Windsor dynasty).History knows him as a man of the people.Years of government - from 1936 to 1952-th.
boy was weak and got even less attention to the parents than the older Edward.Babysitting is also not paid during child development, so the future emperor grew up a stutterer.
Was the First World War, but the participation in the fighting did not take.In 1923 he married.Subsequently, it was his wife, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, made from a modest, quiet man of the king.
In 1936, George VI suddenly took the place of his brother Edward VIII and became the monarch.The beginning of his reign coincided with the beginning of World War II.That he stuttered since childhood, I had to inform the people about the accession of Great Britain into the war.These events dramatized in the Oscar-winning film "The King's Speech."
during the bombing of London more than a million people were in the city, and left the Windsors.Dynasty decided not to leave the capital and its subjects.Representatives of the ruling family, like all simple people, fled after the sirens in the cellars.They led a modest life.Along with all welcomed the victory.
George VI died in 1952.His heir was the eldest daughter of Elizabeth II, who heads to England at the moment.
first queen of the world
Most monarchies was shot during the first half of the twentieth century.But such innovations have not touched conservative England.Successor King George VI became Elizabeth II.She is the eldest of two daughters.She was born on April 21 in 1926.I received an excellent education at home.In 1945 he entered the military service.Studied to drive and repair the vehicles.
Elizabeth II - the first queen who has traveled the world.Also, it is - one of the richest women in Europe.Every year, for the treatment of Elizabeth allocated huge sums.She tries equally well apply to all politicians.
Queen still ruled by Britain and is not going to give up the throne in favor of children.In 2012, it celebrated its sixtieth anniversary as head of the UK.Another
its merit lies in the fact that, despite the change of names, home of Kings continues to lead the Windsor dynasty.Modern standard of the monarchy - Queen Elizabeth II.
Obscure spouse Great Queen
Even in the age of thirteen, Elizabeth fell in love with the poor, but the award-winning Greek son of King Philip.His mother and sisters were raised.The Father of glory amorous exploits.
family was against such a party for her daughter, but the obstinate Elizabeth persuaded parents feasibility of marriage, and then repeatedly regretted it.
November 20, 1947 the pair played a modest due to the recent war wedding c.They had four children.Surname Philip - Mountbatten, so all children are double naming: Mountbatten-Windsor.
There is evidence that Prince Philip had several mistresses, with whom relations are not so carefully concealed.However, Queen Elizabeth kept the marriage, though prefer the fate of the ruler, not a wife and mother.
Prince Charles
Charles was born November 14, 1948.After the death of his grandfather, George VI, mother of three and the coronation of the boy received the title of prince.They continued the dynasty of Windsor.Charles Foster and the other children had Philippe.Hierarchical descendants were above it.Because of jealousy, he often beat their children.
So in search of warmth and love, Charles fell under the influence of Lord Mountbatten, who was distinguished aristocratic manners and led a dissolute life.
young prince went to an elite school, and despite the bad marks, then continued his studies at Cambridge University.
Perfect Lady Di and her children
first love story of Charles and Diana was like a fairy tale, but later became the reason for hundreds of scandalous headlines.Prince continued to meet with Camilla Parker Bowles (whom he married after the death of the spouse), Diana, in turn, also had a love affair on the side.
At the royal couple were born heirs, so thanks to Diana Windsor dynasty continued.Tree replenished with Princes William and Harry.Moreover, the legitimacy of the second son cast doubt because Diana had already met with her lover.
family broke up in 1996.And on August 31 1997, Lady Di died in a car crash.She was buried on September 6 in the Spencer family estate at Althorp Nortgempotonshire on a secluded island.They say that this tragedy involved in the royal family.About Princess Diana wrote many books in different languages, as well as documentaries.
After Charles inherits the throne of his son, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, who is married to Kate Middleton, his long-time girlfriend, in 2011.Subsequently, the throne will take his newborn son George (George) Louis Alexander of Cambridge, who was born July 22, 2013.Thus, the Windsor dynasty continues its existence.
