A Royal Family, Episode 5: Shaky Thrones (Documentary)

At the end of the 1800s, the Danish King, Christian IX and his wife, Queen Louise, married their six children into the dominating European royal families and Christian IX became known as "Europe's Father-In-Law". Today, his descendants are to be found all over Europe.
These are their stories, stories of power, love, triumph, tragedy and honour, recounted through interviews and never before published letters, photographs and home movie footage, by over 30 members of the European royal family.
Anecdotes handed down through generations give insight into a Europe ruled by 'dynasty politics' where arranged marriages created alliances between countries.
Episode 5 - Shaky Thrones
Christian IX's 17 year-old son, Wilhelm, is proclaimed King of Greece and soon after anointed as George I. He marries the 16 year-old Grand Duchess Olga of Russia and their descendants end up sitting on the thrones of Greece, Romania, Yugoslavia and Spain.
No copyright intended.

[@nur_aryani]

I have watched this series twice over now...and my favourite royal is Prince Michael of Greece. He is such a storyteller!!

[@Ach_Caridad23]

Yes as he is a historian himself.😊

[@janethayes5941]

I'm American but I just can't get enough of all the Royals. It's just so fascinating.

[@donnahannaford6840]

your admitting to being a sep? u do realize that's NOTHING to be proud of I would rather die than admit I was merican i feel so very sorry for you

[@lindawatkin9667]

Janet,I agree with you.Imam also an American Royalist.

[@cbisme6414]

@@donnahannaford6840 in your humble opinion 😄

[@jbulanier]

This must have been a powerful network. To interview all those past monarchs in a documentary. Great job.

[@hehesluh1]

both His Majesty King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie are my first royal crushes they're so georgeous and royal looking persons..long live to them

[@lisaeischens2352]

What a marvelous voice the former King of Greece has.

[@richardsalazar2858]

King Contantinos has such a rich voice!

[@rileykernaghan]

I think this my favourite episode of the series. King Michael of Romania is one of the most fascinating but little known figures of the 20th century. The history of the Greek and Spanish branches of the family are also absolutely fascinating.

[@bundukeranggala1980]

This documentary is the best to date. Royals themselves are more humans as they gave firsthand details of their history. Salute

[@manapamornmalirat]

I cried when former King of Greece said that he was homesick and missed his country.

[@bethbartlett5692]

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[@joannhopkins7411]

Mana Phamonmareerut so sad

[@bethbartlett5692]

Mana Phamonmareerut ...and when they "bait" you - The most effective protocol is:, no reaction, no response - "No giving them any of your energy to feed on" (Example of my point made his presence known.)

[@angiealigo4012]

Its better if they stay in denmark thier real home

[@bethbartlett5692]

@Sky Sky No hate

[@julieklein8631]

I have had to watch segments of this documentary multiple times to keep everyone straight; I learn something new each time. I felt sad for King Constantine when he said he was “homesick.” Thankfully he and his family are able to live in Greece now.

[@savvasperisanidis]

Ζήτω ο Βασιλεύς

[@junemilner238]

Is Julie related to our family Klein’s

[@junemilner238]

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[@lindaharman3355]

what... I DON'T KNOW!!!

[@user-vu3nz4un7d]

Queen Margrethe is close to Romanians souls, as her family helped romanian royals. Many members of Romanian royal House have Danish passports, and they find help in Denmark when nobody wanted having problems receiving them. I wish many years to come to Queen Margrethe of Denmark 🇩🇰 love from Romania

[@lonaeriksen7116]

I have always admired King Konstantin and Queen Anne Marie , both lovely people , I remember when they became engaged , I lived in Copenhagen, it was quiet a sensation and a surprise to the Danish people at the time since Princess Anna Marie was only 16 years old but one could tell they were very happy together. It is clear that they are still very happy and this was a good match. I love seeing pictures and video's of them and the entire Danish Royal family, I love the charming and warm tone of this video.

[@kateva69]

So weird to see king Constantine II and knowing yesterday was his funeral… RIP

[@XtreamBrands]

Thank you! Great series and now the European Royalty finally makes sense to me!

[@bubblybubbles4023]

Rest in Peace Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, grandson of King George I of Greece.🌹🌺💐

[@jadequeen6714]

Queen Margarethe is so wonderful, my favorite monarch!

[@tiberfoaming4191]

Impeccable English. She sounds like a British Royal.

[@lindacollings8554]

She is beautiful

[@lilianhoulind723]

Mine too...just maby,bec. Im Danish🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@unamed2516]

Tiber Foaming I know! When I first heard her I was like “Yup she’s definitely Queen Elizabeth’s cousin! Literally sounds almost like her”😂 Heck she could’ve been a third sister.

[@lilyrichter5202]

absolutely, she can speak fluent english and french i think, she chainsmokes, apparently a frivolous young girl who loved music, went to Cambridge, sometimes makes her own clothes for official events, 1.9 metres tall, laughs for the cameras. urgh i could go on and on, is there anything she and her family, immediate and extended can do.

[@shawn6669]

King Constantine amuses me. He's really into the toilet humor. I've seen a number of interviews with him and he's always letting some sort of story like that rip. :)

[@faithfulforever6331]

Prince Wilhelm of Denmark, who became King George I of Greece, was very handsome and those good looks have been passed down both in the Greek and Danish royal families.

[@creature57]

I love rewatching these stories. What a family history they share. Amazing.

[@DH-pq2ud]

What a fantastic documentary! An emotional rollercoaster full of joyful times and great tragedy. Brilliant.

[@henriette4528]

Brilliant to watch. Thanks for the upload.

[@angelsinger4574]

I cannot thank you enough for uploading these! They are a joy to watch.

[@mariacristinafunghini1966]

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[@mariacristinafunghini1966]

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[@kikanikkoobicats]

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[@akyhne]

This was made by DR - Danish national TV. And they have a great relationship with the Danish royalty, and the Danish royal family has a great connection with many of the interviewed.

[@kimoconnor495]

Thank you for uploading part 5,wonderful to watch and nice to learn all about the royal family's of europe

[@honestlyyours1069]

A very interesting and informative documentary. It is interesting to find out that so many monarchies in Europe and around Europe have Danish blood in them.

[@haunanimartin459]

Thank you so much for these amazing uploads! Looking forward to the next episode...

[@amierikke6225]

I binged watched all these videos. I learned a lot. I think I need to watch again.

[@alexandru-mariuscrisan7234]

Thank you, it s just amazing!!! Time and royal love stories!!! Fascinating !

[@lordhougunprinceofhouseing2005]

I love these documentaries

[@danielleporter1829]

I rewatch these videos every few months, I love them

[@19jacinta88]

Queen Anne-Marie of Greece looks like Julie Andrews' "Queen Clarisse Renaldi" in "The Princess Diaries".

[@Letsmarchishere]

She's so gorgeous and chic ❤️

[@tiberfoaming4191]

Fascinating. Thanks a lot for uploading this. I knew that the Greek Crown was something of a poisoned chalice, but hadn't quite realized to what extent.

[@Minnastina]

Wow Constantine II 's meeting his wife & marrying her is so so so so sweet, I love it! Wow Greeks r sooo romantic I wanna cry! So much better than an arranged marriage! 💕💕💕😭😭😭😢😢😢💕💕💕

[@danielleporter1829]

I could listen to several of the Kings and Queens in this video talk, both in English and their native/ adopted languages. Prince Michael of Kent does have a striking resemblance to Czar Nicholas II.

[@agungrachmad2488]

Thank you for another series!

[@LotusLady9]

Thanks again for uploading this! I have really enjoyed this series and learning great information from the families' perspectives.

[@carlosalvarez-nh4xx]

I adore Queen Margrethe, she looks like an awesome person.

[@mettethaarup]

She is. I am proud to have her is Queen

[@alisonblackwell988]

My Danish friend Marianne saw her in a curtain material shop in Copenhagen choosing curtain material for the palace

[@MH-tn3pp]

She is but her heir is a lazy spoiled brat, that made a very poor choice of spouse, cold, greedy, calculating….

[@patriciabarkley735]

@@alisonblackwell988, That is so cool. It is amazing she is doing it herself. Of course, it would be logical, since she has to look at it. I love her family. She always has a smile on her face. What a pleasant person.

[@peepindis]

​@mettethaarup as you should be. The more I learn about her the more I like her. She's warm, she's funny, she refuses to stop smoking. She's delightful.

[@jonq8840]

Such a marvelous documentary,you learned so much.History always comes around.very hearthwarming

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

I'm impressed with the collection of photos and moving pictures gathered for these documentaries.

[@joannhopkins7411]

This was so amazing thanks for sharing

[@zimnaya]

Magda Lupescu looks like a painted barmaid....how could Crown Prince Carol have chosen her in preference to the beautiful, elegant and charming Princess Helen of Greece...? Astonishing! He must have been crazed or dazed...

[@aci1970]

@@priyankeebordoloi6676 Pretty much this

[@annacostello5181]

Meh. Beauty isn’t everything

[@cleo8332]

I think it was part love and part to piss off his mother and father who saw him as the black sheep of the family.

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

Sometimes personality presents itself as more important than looks. I’ve known many attractive people over the years that were complete jerks and it started to make sense to me that personality, stability and loyalty are FAR more desirable.

[@loraneufeld7036]

Remember that all these close knit loving royal families would not let Nicholas the seconds family into their country to save them from the bolsheviks

[@triciajohansen7124]

The Orthodox wedding was GORGEOUS!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

thank you you put a lot of work into this.. lt wa very interesting

[@tootsla1252]

Excellent series.

[@normalawson5629]

Thank you for this

[@christynorman7288]

The two princesses of Spain Eleanor & Siphia have the looks of their scandinavian ancestors..... Absolutely Lovely. Peace out ☮️ SW England 🇬🇧

[@victorrock1997]

Thank you very much for sharing this very interesting and educational documentary! Much respect and all the best!

[@Jack-py3cv]

Prince Michael of Greece is wonderful!

[@jettajellis8588]

Thank you for the history update I enjoyed it

[@juvyfrancia8993]

I love this documentary very much, very interesting, these were written in our books when we're in high school here in the Philippines " LITERATURE " Knowing and learning the Past that happened during those difficult years " world war 1st and 2nd

[@vanessareagan3497]

Thank you!!

[@redamehdihassan1113]

Very very Beautiful thanks my Dear 💕💕💕

[@Eugeniadella]

What a great documentary!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@aldaharrison4882]

So very well done

[@Kimkim22647]

This is so fascinating! Especially, seeing how history repeats itself every few generations. I'm up to video 5 of 6 and beginning to make connections between the different names of European monarchs. Hmm, I'd have to watch this series about 3x and create a connect-the-dots chart to keep straight who is who. :)

[@marieclaudegouye900]

MERCIIIIIIIII infiniment .

[@annacostello5181]

There’s a very few names among them. confusing

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

It's best just to say that they are all interrelated and just refer to them as cousins.

[@NanNan-vd4hk]

Who's who in the zoo?

[@akyhne]

There's a guy on KZbin, who makes videos with charts. He has made a video about the Danish royal family. In that video, he shows a map, of the royalty of Europe, from around 1000 years ago, and until present day. But it only includes those who were once kings and queens. You can buy that map on his channel.

[@briandelaney9710]

I feel the sorriest for King Michael. Exiled by a terrible Stalinist government and then uncertainty in exile

[@picklesthewise]

God, the Greek people can't really make up their minds for the first half of the 20th century, can they? I can't imagine the pressure the royal family must have been under for generations being booted out and taken back in suddenly. You could never really feel secure like that. Marie was a hoot, I've always liked her. Prince Michael of Greece tells the funniest stories. Constantine and Anne-Marie looked gorgeous when they were younger, and she's still so regal now. Greece would probably be better off with them in charge nowadays, but it's probably too late.

[@MrKappasdio]

I so I agree with you ….my country could have been much better with a royal family. My parents voted ….I was never asked …..:(

[@ricardo53100]

Today in Europe there are 10 countries that have monarchies. They are the richest and most highly developed and democratic. Greece has always been somewhat unstable. Perhaps these poorer countries like Romania, Bulgaria and Greece don't deserve to have a royal family.

[@MrKappasdio]

Unstable ?……

[@dadodydo]

@Rick Jones You're so right. And with the exception of Spain, the monarchies are all Northern countries. That says something about the North-South divide in Europe.

[@christynorman7288]

Too late for Greece as they are in the determined stranglehold of the European Union - the EU that in talks with us in 1972 (UK) said we should join to stop wars breaking out in the EU + Quite funny we have escaped from the (after paying 40 billion to leave the club - whoever heard of paying to leave a Club) EU but it's still squabling and starting wars dragging others into it aka Ukraine.. We were dragged into wars before as when the Germans invaded Poland. We've not long since paid back reparations. I hope they don't do. Second referendum as there re moves afoot to doctor the figures as they did she. Ireland said no go EU & they forced another vote doctoring the outcome. We have so many migrants that want to stay in Europe the figures won't need doctoring ..... Peace out ☮️ SW England 🇬🇧

[@nancyhobson9710]

All we have to worry about at this stage, is that our names are written in the Lambs' Book of Life

[@leescott8506]

36:28....Crown Prince Carol of Romania looks JUST LIKE a younger PRINCE CHARLES... WOW!!

[@AC-ze1nh]

Wow. Casual walks in the park are extremely dangerous for Greek kings

[@gailhandschuh1138]

A Casselman Greece was in constant turmoil for decades.

[@zsazsady4735]

love watching everything about royals in Europe. Thanks from The Philippines!!

[@shawn6669]

No episode 6! Drat! Looking forward to it! :)

[@metteiversen35]

I'm so proud of our queen 🇩🇰

[@jennifernunez1443]

She is so elegant and beautiful! Very kindly looking lady!

[@Bernadette195]

Thank u so much for the upload. I enjoyed watching

[@denig2000able]

Fabulous documentary. It gave me a history lesson on the monarchy. Well done. Great to hear the monarchs speak too of the events.

[@elisecooper1942]

RIP Prince Philip

[@chwgyi]

I love the series, thank you for uploading.

[@samanthamaynard4447]

Queen Margrethe has made me laugh out loud twice. As an American, I am somewhat ashamed that I can't speak another language as fluently as these folks who speak English. They aren't just fluent, but funny. It can be difficult to be genuinely funny in another language.

[@marilouvillacorta6836]

Pp

[@baleevet]

Yes I always admire those who have a native tongue but still be able to speak english

[@mscott3918]

@@baleevet I've noticed that Europeans tend to have more language ability than non Europeans. I exclude the British who tend to be lingualistically lazy. My best friend is a Hohenzollern and speaks perfect English, better than many English natives.

[@mirelairinapetre6503]

I m speaking about King Michael of Romania,cause he was the King of my country.He was born in Romania as a romanian.But his grandmother ,Queen Maria of Romania was the grand daughter of Queen Victoria, born in Ashford,Kent,England.So,metaphorical speaking, he was born into two languages.Romanian and English.Not to mention his perfect German language,from his grandfather part,Ferdinand I,King of Great Romania(Hohenzollern- Sigmaringen),and the other grandfather, Alfred of Saxa- Coburg - Gotha,Duke of Edinburgh ,son of Queen Victoria.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

I object to comments about British not speaking other languages. I speak Gaelic, English, french, welsh,, Irish Gaelic and British sign language fluently, I also speak Italian enough to communicate, and same with Japanese.

[@raresremetan2001]

The moment I saw the Romanian Royals (King Michael, Queen Anne and the current Queen Margarita) I teared... These people are uncommonly special, fully devoted to their country and nation... So was Queen-mother Helen as well... Romania needs something new, that could make it stronger and that could guarantee better education and prosperity amongst the Romanian people... Romanians are in large number willing to restore the monarchy, but it is very hard since many of them haven’t understood yet how important it was for my country and how important it could be again.. The lies they’ve been told during communism are now very visible, since many still refuse to believe that King Michael was the poorest in the exile amongst all the other exiled kings and queens in Europe... The communists framed his abdication and partition from Romania. They embarked him and his mother on a very long train who was supposed to have carried all their riches... a very fake widespread lie. But I am hopefully and optimistically looking forward in the future that Romania will once again embrace the idea of being a kingdom. Long live Her Majesty, Queen Margarita of Romania! 🇷🇴

[@cristinaonea6867]

I agree, the Romanian royal family really did a lot of great things in Romania during their reign. King Michael had a right to take what he and his family owned. I'm sure life in exile wasn't always a bed of roses.

[@cgt3704]

@@cristinaonea6867 im a romanian and there is a big wave of monarchism here.

[@hazellsefton9014]

@@cristinaonea6867 L

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

It seems Putin has his eye on reconstructing the USSR, which would include Romania.

[@dadodydo]

@@servraghgiorsal7382 Really?

[@silenusut]

Well done.

[@bigkev2084]

Queen Margarethe seems very down to earth

[@lisabradford8180]

isn't she though? very refreshing to see from a monarch.

[@vrenak]

She is very good at managing the balance of being grounded and approachable, yet still keep a certain distance, so you don't loose the "magic" of royal pagentry.

[@bigkev2084]

she also looks a little like Queen Alexandra

[@bullpro6308]

+keving chagnot I thought the same thing!

[@GrumpyKitten375]

she sure does. Very affable and engaging. Lovely lady.

[@jjhh3224]

Wonderful!

[@skandaskanda1791]

So much history and very interesting.

[@user-uy3wk8nk5n]

Королева Маргерит, Константин ll, кронпринц Фредерик, принц Мишель, их лица, рассказы, интонации, фото детей, большие семейные фотографии, улыбки, географические карты, документальные киносъемки........ Да, это Фамилии.

[@estermariaanaya8126]

I watched episodes 1-6. I love them all.

[@rachelgarber1423]

It seems to me that if a monarch is forced into exile not once but twice, if the king is a "puppet" king, perhaps it is a "shakey" throne. IMHO

[@ibbarb]

What refreshing comments, no mean trolls all good.

[@eboracum2012]

Hallelujah 🙌

[@lindawatkin9667]

Poor Greeks They have had tough times.

[@tiberfoaming4191]

Who wants to be King of Greece this week?

[@Butterflylion1]

Not me

[@jamesmiller4184]

Delightful! Beautifully done. +:|:+

[@mirelairinapetre6503]

A marthyr king, Mihai I al României ( king Michael of Romania). All our love and respect for the King we had.Same for King Carol I and Ferdinand I.

[@doberman1ism]

Wonderful presentation. Enjoyed this very much during the isolation of 2020. 👑😷😎

[@fredhonest8247]

Hello Aidah

[@doberman1ism]

@@fredhonest8247 Hello

[@fredhonest8247]

@@doberman1ism How are you doing today, I hope you are having a beautiful day?

[@doberman1ism]

@@fredhonest8247 My day has been so- so. My sinuses have taken over my life this week. It’s a very uncomfortable feeling. But it has been beautiful outside. How has your day been? Are you on the other side of the world? It is nighttime here.

[@doberman1ism]

@@fredhonest8247 This is like the royal family of Italy. They were finally allowed to return to their homeland. Do you know anything about The Duke Of The Abruzzi? I have read a great deal about him but I’m wondering if you have more information about The Duke Of The Abruzzi.

[@jaredmn8580]

Amazing that they interviewed actual monarchs for this doc

[@annalohde9527]

Well, who can tell the story of the royals better.😊

[@aerosurfer0524]

this is addicting to watch... waiting for episode 6.

[@joelleroy785]

Rest in Peace Prince Amedeo, 5th Duke of Aosta

[@lindymcbroom953]

"Don't Say we dont cover alot of ground in this family" lol

[@kirstenandreasen908]

The German Kaiser was not invited to Denmark as he was NOT related to the Danish Royal family

[@dariannagel7902]

Hey there great video. I love the entire idea of monarchy. I would like to know who or what these "great powers" are?

[@gabbysparklez484]

Queen Alexandra of England was very down to earth.

[@mscott3918]

She wasn't really. She was very childlike and wanted to keep her children as babies always. When her grandson Henry, later Duke of Gloucester, was a teenager, she was still giving him presents suitable for a 5 year old.

[@zzzbbbooo]

@@mscott3918 She was still a lovely and kindly woman though, despite her faults.

[@mscott3918]

@@zzzbbbooo Oh certainly.

[@standishism]

I love King Constatine II! Extremely handsome. I feel bad for he and his wife losing everything. I know how that feels. I had no idea what a fickle country Greece was. It seems that they were never content with the person THEY elected to rule, They needed a country of ''bigger power'' to keep their silly asses in line. What a MESS!!!!

[@banjopete]

Tammy Incoln , a good slap required!

[@seventhk5845]

the Greeks never elected a monarch! they were given Otto of Bavaria at first, kicked him out when he refused to give a democratic constitution and then the great powers of the time imposed a 17 year old danish prince as the King of Greece

[@lafleuvepink8428]

An incredibly humble and noble man. Totally unassuming and down to earth. The last of his kind.

[@renagaliotou29]

Unlike other foreign kings greek kings never stopped interfering in politics in a most horrible way

[@olgatellomorrow5898]

Beautiful lady and the whole family!🥰

[@karr1111]

I love watching about the royals

[@sonjaheck3156]

I know this was a different time, but the thought of a 15-year old girl crying under a staircase is very sad. Why would the king have picked the absolute youngest of the choices?

[@Maridun50]

she was the one he liked, I guess .........

[@lajosistvanneszendi2903]

Milyen szép még mindig a királynő Karizmatikus egyéniség.

[@metteiversen35]

But It breaks my heart what happened to the Russian royal family.

[@aldaharrison4882]

Watching from South Africa

[@merlemobjerg9381]

Love the Danish Queen.

[@sahogoro]

The King and Queen of Greek are not even Greek 🧐 that’s why Greek people forget them easily

[@celloswiss]

what a heap of simplistic and ignorant nonsense 🙄

[@jorgeservellon2854]

Royalty saved Greece from the Turks,

[@chrissybrown9205]

5:53 You can see the resemblance of George I to his nephew Axel so much.

[@2Sugarbears]

she wanted to be a little girl and not a queen.

[@rachelgarber1423]

Diana B Ikr, great video, but all kinds of wrong. And the former king at 27:21 wants another 15 year old. Well, at least he waited until she was 18 to marry.

[@cindyreynolds4045]

Well times a little different back then. I don’t think it was looked at as perverted. As we can see these were marriages lasted til one or both of the passed away.

[@prairiedweller8917]

The poor girl just wanted to go home.

[@dancostello6465]

So much Baden and Battenberg in the Gustavs, the Mountbatten and Princess Alice taking just a gruel and bread and butter. RIP Constantine II.

[@blindbookworm8019]

I read a book that had Queen Olga as a subject. It was good. It was called "From Splendor to Revolution." It was very good. I even reviewed it on my channel. Great book. I would recommend it. :-)

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

Thanks,. I'll look for it. I'm a readaholic and history buff. I'm ashamed to admit this, but I have bad insomnia, and when I absolutely have to sleep, I open the book on the Russian Revolution. It's so convoluted, I fall asleep quickly. It taxes my brain 🤔🤔🤔

[@blindbookworm8019]

@@servraghgiorsal7382 Would you like me to send you the link? I have so many books on royal women that I have read. I think I have 30 books on that particular playlist. Thank you so much for you comment. That is the one thing i like about social media. I does bring people together with similar interests.

[@Tbonyandsteak]

Well as a Dane, who watched the English Royals and all their scandals, snobbery. I actually get why some are feed up with it. In other hand, I have a hard to find any negative about our Danish Royals. I do see some balance, they are opened minded and outspoken. I dont envy them, even Frederik the crown prince had a hard time accepting his fate and I get it. They do have a fine role as a rolemodel and they do a great job. The critical part are the media and magasins, they are heavy in making into a snob club. BS everything on what is happening in the Royals. That is the pathetic part. Am I a Royalist? Dont know, got nothing against the Danish Royals, on a objectiv stand, is it better to have none? Without any role models? Tricky question and have no answers. Especially when they do such a good job in this open outspoken way. One thing though a true Democracy have a horisontal pride organisation form, not vertical dog pack. Which today seems becomming more centralized and more vertical for each year. With out the Royals influence. When they comes down to earth as they do, kinda give the impression of that flat horisontal organisation form. The symbol of the Lions pride. Would rather have our Royals than a General dictator.

[@ulrikjensen6841]

The royals should not be role models for anyone, that's not why they exist - they are representatives of their country.

[@Gayalert69]

There are no such people as 'English royals'. England is not a sovereign country. They are the BRITISH royal family and despite your curious comments about 'scandals and snobbery' they are much respected and admired as revealed at the death of Queen Elizabeth and the accession of King Charles. Interesting that you have this idea of the greater openness of the Danish monarchy as against the British. Try being a researcher or academic and try and get access to royal archives in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. They are largely closed whereas the royal archives at Windsor and the vast range of the royal collections are much more available and transparent in their dealings. Britain remains in every sense the worlds premier monarchy.

[@skandaskanda1791]

Public can sway to any direction the wind blows.