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Queen Elizabeth II Steered the British Monarchy Into the 21st Century

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With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the British monarchy marks the end of an era and moves into a new phase as Prince Charles is set to take the throne.

The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Really Work?

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The tell-all interview between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey had many people wondering at the differences between the British royal family and "The Firm."

All Hail the Kings and Queens Quiz

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How well do you know these historic members of society's upper echelon? Take our HowStuffWorks quiz and find out.

What Kind of King Will Charles III Be?

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As King Charles III assumes the throne, he faces numerous challenges both at home and abroad. How he handles them could very well determine the future of the monarchy itself.

How the French Revolution Worked

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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.

How Royalty Works

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Royalty enjoys incredible privilege and is often envied by everyone in the country. Learn about royalty and what sets royalty apart from other rulers.

King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?

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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?

5 Scandals the British Royal Family Wishes We'd Forget

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The Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan" has revived memories of other royal scandals. Which ones really rocked the monarchy?

Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?

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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.

Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead

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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.

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