French royalty

French royalty refers to the monarchs who ruled France before it became a republic, primarily from the medieval period until 1792 and again during the Bourbon Restoration in the 19th century. The monarchy was characterized by kings, such as Louis XIV and Louis XVI, who held significant political power, often believed to have divine right. The royal family was central to France’s political, cultural, and social life, with the crown passing through hereditary succession. The monarchy ended with the French Revolution, leading to the abolition of the king's rule and the establishment of republics, with subsequent brief restorations of monarchy in the 19th century.