Royal houses of Europe

The royal houses of Europe are the longstanding dynasties that have ruled or influenced European nations through aristocratic lineage. These families, such as the Habsburgs of Austria, the Bourbons of France, and the Windsors of the United Kingdom, are connected by bloodlines, marriages, and alliances that shape history and politics. While some royal families remain titular or symbolic today, their histories reflect centuries of tradition, cultural identity, and monarchy legitimacy. Each house has distinct origins, customs, and roles, collectively illustrating Europe's rich heritage of monarchic governance and aristocratic influence.