20th-century European royalty

20th-century European royalty experienced significant change, with many monarchies declining in influence or abolition, especially after World War I and II. Countries like Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary dissolved their monarchies, transitioning to republics. Others, such as the United Kingdom, maintained constitutional monarchies with limited power. Notable figures included monarchs like Queen Elizabeth II and King George VI, who adapted to modern political realities. Despite reduced political authority, royal families often remained cultural symbols and figures of national identity, navigating political upheavals while preserving centuries-old traditions in a rapidly changing Europe.