The House of Windsor came into being in 1917, when the name was adopted as the British Royal Family’s official name by a proclamation of King George V, replacing the historic name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. It remains the family name of the current Royal Family.
The present Queen has familial ties with most of the monarchs in Europe.
During the twentieth century, kings and queens of the United Kingdom have fulfilled the varied duties of constitutional monarchy. One of their most important roles has been acting as national figureheads lifting public morale during the devastating wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45.
The period saw the modernisation of the monarchy in tandem with many social changes which have taken place over the past 90 years. One such modernisation has been the use of mass communication technologies to make the Royal Family accessible to a broader public all over the world.
George V adopted the new medium of radio to broadcast across the Empire at Christmas; the Coronation ceremony was broadcast on television for the first time in 1953, at The Queen’s insistence; and the World Wide Web has been used for the past seven years to provide a global audience with information about the Royal Family.
During this period, British monarchs have also played a vital part in promoting international relations. The late Queen retained close links with former colonies in her role as Head of the Commonwealth.
Headed by King Charles, the English monarchy is one of the oldest in the world. According to the royal family’s official site, its roots can be traced back to the time when William the Conqueror was declared King of England in 1066 and can be traced even still when the Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD.
But there are those who believe that Queen Elizabeth’s roots can be traced even further than that. It is believed that the royal family’s roots can be traced back to the royal family of Israel and that Her Majesty is actually a descendant of King David, the Psalmist.
The idea that Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family might be descendants of Israel’s King David was first introduced by Rev. F. R A. Glover, M.A. In his book titled “England, The Remnant Of Judah, And The Israel Of Ephraim,” which was first published in London in 1861, Glover was able to link King Heremon of Ireland’s heritage (580 BC) to the Israelite tribe of Dan.
A few years later, author Mr. J. C. Stephens made the compilation “Genealogical Chart, Shewing The Connection Between The House of David And The Royal Family Of Britain.” It was published in Liverpool in 1877 and was able to link biblical patriarch Abraham’s lineage all the way to the British Queen Victoria.
For those who are interested in how the current royal family is reportedly linked to King David and Adam (the biblical first man), here is the complete genealogy. However, readers better take this list with a grain of salt as even the royal family does not seem to officially acknowledge the list:
1. Adam (B.C. 4000–3070), Eve
2. Seth (B.C. 3870–2978)
3. Enos (B.C. 3765–2860)
4. Cainan (B.C. 3675–2765)
5. Mahalaleel (B.C. 3605–2710)
6. Jared (B.C. 3540–2578)
7.Enoch (B.C. 3378–3013)
8. Methuselah (B.C. 3313–2344)
9. Lamech (B.C. 3126–2344)
10.Noah (B.C. 2944–2006), Naamah
11. Shem (B.C. 2442–2158)
12. Arphaxad (B.C. 2342–1904)
13. Salah (B.C. 2307–2126)
14. Heber (B.C. 2277–2187)
15. Peleg (B.C. 2243–2004)
16. Reu (B.C. 2213–2026)
17. Serug (B.C. 2181–2049)
18. Nahor (B.C. 2052–2003)
19. Terah (B.C. 2122–2083), Amtheta
20. Abraham (B.C. 1992–1817), Sarah
21. Isaac (R.C. 1896–1716), Rebekah
22. Jacob (B.C. 1837–1690), Leah
23. Judah (b. B.C. 1753), Tamar
24. Hezron
25. Aram
26. Aminadab
27. Naashon
28. Salmon
29. Boaz (B.C. 1812), Ruth
30. Obed
31. Jesse
[KINGS OF ISRAEL]
32. K. David (B.C. 1085–1015), Bathsheba
33. K. Solomon (B.C. 1033–975), Naamah
34. K. Rehoboam (B.C. b. 1016, d. 958), Maacah
35. K. Abijam (B.C. 958–955)
36. K. Asa (BC. 955–914), Azubah
37. K. Jehoshaphat (B.C. 914–889)
38. K. Jehoram (B.C. 889–885), Athaliah
39. K. Ahaziah (B.C. 906–884), Zibiah
40. K. Joash (B.C. 885–839), Jehoaddan
41. K. Amaziah (B.C. b. 864, d. 810), Jecholiah
42. K. Uzziah (B.C. b. 826, d. 758), Jerushah
43. K. Jotham (B.C. b. 783, d. 742)
44. K. Ahaz (B.C. b. 787, d. 726), Abi
45. K. Hezekiah (B.C. b. 751, d. 698), Hephzibah
46. K. Manasseh (B.C. b. 710, d. 643), Meshullemeth
47. K. Amon (B.C. b. 621, d. 611), Jedidah
48. K. Josiah (B.C. b. 649, d. 610), Hamutah
49. K. Zedekiah (B.C. 578–599)
[KINGS OF IRELAND]
50. K. Heremon (fl. B.C. 580), Tea Tephi
51. K. Irial Faidh (reigned 10 years)
52. K. Eithriall (reigned 20 years)
53. Follain
54. K. Tighernmas (reigned 50 years)
55. Eanbotha
56. Smiorguil
57. K. Fiachadh Labhriane (reigned 24 years)
58. K. Aongus Ollmuchaidh (reigned 21 years)
59. Maoin
60. K. Rotheachta (reigned 25 years)
61. Dein
62. K. Siorna Saoghalach (reigned 21 years)
63. Oholla Olchaoin
64. K. Giallebadh (reigned nine years)
65. K. Aodhain Glas (reigned 20 years)
66. K. Simeon Breac (reigned six years)
67. K. Muireadach Bolgrach (reigned four years)
68. K. Fiachadh Tolgrach (reigned seven years)
69. K. Duach Laidhrach (reigned 10 years)
70. Eochaidh Buaigllcrg
71. K. Ugaine More the Great (reigned 30 years)
72. K. Cobhthach Coalbreag (reigned 30 years)
73. Meilage
74. K. Jaran Gleofathaeb (reigned seven years)
75. K. Coula Cruaidh Cealgach (reigned four years)
76. K. Oiliolla Caisfhiachach (reigned 25 years)
77. K. Eochaidh Foltleathan (reigned 11 years)
78. K. Aongus Tuirmheach Teamharch (reigned 30 years)
79. K. Eana Aighneach (reigned 28 years)
80. Labhra Suire
81. Blathuchta
82. Easamhuin Eamhua
83. Roighnein Ruadh
84. Finlogha
85. Fian
86. K. Eodchaidh Feidhlioch (reigned 12 years)
87. Fineamhuas
88. K. Lughaidh Riadhdearg
89. K. Criombthan Niadhnar (reigned 16 years)
90. Fearaidhach Fion Feachtnuigh
91. K. Fiaebadh Fionoluidh (reigned 20 years)
92. K. Tuathal Teachtmar (reigned 50 years)
93. K. Coun Ceadchatbach (reigned 20 years)
94. K. Arb Aonflier (reigned 30 years)
95. K. Cormae Usada (reigned 40 years)
96. K. Caibre Liffeachair (reigned 27 years)
97. K. Fiachadh Sreabthuine (reigned 30 years)
98. K. Muireadhach Tireach (reigned 30 years)
99. K. Eochaidh Moigmeodhin (reigned seven years)
100. K. Niall of the Nine Hostages
101. Eogan
102. K. Murireadhach
103. Earea
[KINGS OF ARGYLESHIRE]
104. K. Feargus More (A.D. 487)
105. K. Dongard (d. 457)
106. K. Conran (d. 535)
107. K. Aidan (d. 604)
108. K. Eugene IV (d. 622)
109. K. Donald IV (d. 650)
110. Dongard
111. K. Eugene V (d. 692)
112. Findan
113. K. Eugene VII (d. A.D. 721), Spondan
114. K. Effinus (d. A.D. 761), Fergina
115. K. Achaius (d. A.D. 819), Fergusia
116. K. Alpin (d. A.D. 834)
[SOVEREIGNS OF SCOTLAND]
117. K. Kenneth II (d. A.D. 854)
118. K. Constantin II (d. A.D. 874)
119. K. Donald VI (d. A.D. 903)
120. K. Malcolm I (d. A.D. 958)
121. K. Kenneth III (d. A.D. 994)
122. K. Malcolm II (d. A.D. 1033)
123. Beatrix m. Thane Albanach
124. K. Duncan I (d. A.D. 1040)
125. K. Malcolm III Canmore (A.D. 1055–1093), Margaret of England
126. K. David I (d. A.D. 1153), Maud of Northumberland
127. Prince Henry (d. A.D. 1152), Adama of Surrey
128. Earl David (d. A.D. 1219), Maud of Chester
129. Isobel m. Robert Bruce III
130. Robert Bruce IV m. Isobel of Gloucester
131. Robert Bruce V m. Martha of Carriok
132. K. Robert I Bruce (A.D. 1306–1329), Mary of Burke
133. Margary Bruce m. Walter Stewart III
134. K. Robert II (d. A.D. 1390), Euphemia of Ross (d. A.D. 1376)
135. K. Robert III (d. A.D. 1406), Arabella Drummond (d. A.D. 1401)
136. K. James I (A.D. 1424–1437), Joan Beaufort
137. K. James II (d. A.D. 1460), Margaret of Gueldres (d. A.D. 1463)
188. K. James III (d. A.D. 1488), Margaret of Denmark (d. A.D. 1484)
139. K. James IV (d. A.D. 1543), Margaret of England (d. A.D. 1539)
140. K. James V (d. A.D. 1542), Mary of Lorraine (d. A.D. 1560)
141. Q. Mary (d. A.D. 1587), Lord Henry Darnley
[SOVEREIGNS OF GREAT BRITAIN]
142. K. James VI and I (A.D. 1603–1625), Ann of Denmark
143. Princess Elizabeth (1596–1613), K. Frederick of Bohemia
144. Princess Sophia m. Duke Ernest of Brunswick
145. K. George I (1698–1727), Sophia Dorothea Zelle (1667–1726)
146. K. George II (1727–1760), Princess Caroline of Auspach (1683–1737)
147. Prince Frederick of Wales (1707–1751), Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha
148. K. George III (1760–1820), Princess Sophia of Mecklenburgh Strelitz (1744–1818)
149. Duke Edward of Kent (1767–1820), Princess Victoria of Leiningen
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