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Royal Family in London is one of the most respected families in not only the capital city but the whole of England. The family originates from Kings of Wessex. The history of this family can be traced back to 9th century.
Royal Family in London has become an inseparable part of the city’s tradition and culture since it has existed for the past 1000 years. The history of the Royal Family can be traced back to the 9th century. The family originates from the Kings of Wessex. The family has the membership of the Church of England. It used to hold absolute power in England. The present Constitutional Monarchy of England has curtailed the absolute power of the Royal Family in the administration of the country.
House of Windsor:
In 1917 the Royal Family adopted the title Windsor. So it is also known as the House of Windsor. Prior to that, the surname of the family was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. This title was given by the Germans. King George V decided to abandon all German titles after the First World War. Therefore he adopted the title Windsor, which was also the name of his castle.
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Royal Family Members:
The present Royal Family members include the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles), Prince Harry of Wales, Prince William of Wales, the Princess Royal (Princess Anne), the Duke of York (Prince Andrew), Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Beatrice of York, the Earl, Countess of Wessex (Prince Edward), Viscount Severn, Lady Loise Windsor, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Princess Alexandra and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Palaces Used by The Royal Family:
The Sandringham and the Balmoral are owned by the Queen. Other than that, the palaces used by the Royal Family include Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, St James's Palace, and Buckingham Palace.
The Royal family of London is a much respected institution not only in the city but the whole of England.
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