Hanoverians

The Hanoverians were a royal family line that ruled Britain from 1714 to 1901, starting with King George I. Originating from the German region of Hanover, they became monarchs of Britain after Queen Anne’s death, due to the Act of Settlement ensuring a Protestant succession. The Hanoverian kings modernized the monarchy, expanded the British empire, and experienced significant historical events, including the Industrial Revolution. Their rule saw cultural and political change, and they maintained the constitutional monarchy that limits royal power. The dynasty ended when Queen Victoria, a Hanoverian, died in 1901, succeeded by the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (later Windsor).