House of Orléans

The House of Orléans is a French royal family branch descended from the Bourbon dynasty. It originated with Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, the younger brother of King Louis XIV, and became a prominent noble family. Members of this house have historically played important roles in French politics and society. Today, the House of Orléans is a noble family with no official political power, but it remains influential in history, culture, and as contenders for future monarchy restoration, symbolizing France’s monarchical past.