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Jaw-dropping game changers of Royal members you never knew

8 monarchs and the most shocking things they did

By Salima Bhutto |
Jaw-dropping game changers of Royal members you never knew
Jaw-dropping game changers of Royal members you never knew

Notable royal figures have done some unbelievable things that will definitely blow your mind.

Here is a list of iconic royal figures ever and shocking yet jaw-dropping stories of them:

1. Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria, one of the most influential monarchs in British history, became an economic and technological power with the rapid industrialization of the country, during her rule known as the Victorian Era, Britain.

2. Princess Diana

Known as "The People's Princess," Princes Diana advocated for causes previously considered taboo for the royal family like HIV/AIDS and homelessness.

The late princess was also famous for her style and was closely associated with the fashion world.

3. Prince Harry

He Duke of Sussex pursue his own humanitarian and professional projects like the Invictus Games Foundation.

Through this foundation, he has focused on supporting wounded veterans, via sporting event for injured service members.

4. Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I of England defeated the Spanish Armada which strengthened the English Empire, fostering a Golden Age for England.

5. Henry VIII

King Henry VIII was not only famous for having six wives throughout his life but also played a significant role in separating the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.

It was an action driven by his desire to annul his first marriage.

6. William the Conqueror

William the Conquerer, once the Duke of Normandy, invaded England and defeated the last Anglo-Saxon king and also introduced the feudal system and the census to England.

7. Cleopatra

Cleopatra was a clever diplomat and played an active role in politics.

She modernised Egypt's economy through trade which preserved the country's wealth and influence in a tumultuous time.

8. Louis XVI

Louis XVI, who was the last French king, approved French military support for the American Revolution which nearly bankrupted France, sparking the French Revolution.

Moreover, he and his wife Marie Antoinette were guillotined as part of the reign of terror.