Royal Families of the World

Monaco's House of Grimaldi has a 700-year history that reads like a sweeping epic filled with tales of intrigue, romance, fairy-tale marriage and a tragic death.

Here's a fascinating and rare glimpse into the lives of Japan's royals. In particular, we'll explore the incredible marriages of Akihito and Naruhito.

Although they are rarely mentioned in the headlines outside their native Sweden, members of the House of Bernadotte are among the most intriguing of all the royals.

The House of Saxe-Coburg in Belgium has a fiery history full of war heroism, romantic intrigue and tragedy. This celebrated family continues its tradition today under Albert II.

In the past 100 years, the Netherlands has been ruled by three great queens. This is the story of their charismatic and humanitarian reign through two world wars.

The Windsors of Great Britain define royalty in all of its glamour, majesty and privilege. In this episode, we'll take a look at the Windsors in the modern age.

We'll explore some of the most dramatic moments in Spain's royal history, including the royal family's exile during the Franco years and the glamour of the modern royal family.

The royal family of Morocco has held the throne almost continuously since the 8th century. Join us as we meet this fascinating family in this fabulous land.

In this intriguing profile, we'll take a rare glimpse into the lives of Thailand's royal family, with its charismatic leader, Bhumibol Adulyadej, and his children.

Jordan is home to one of the most fascinating monarchies in the world. King Hussein and his wife, Queen Noor, shared one of the greatest royal romances of the 20th century.

While the Danish royal house is the oldest in Europe, Queen Margrethe II is only its second female sovereign. She continues to defy conventions with her talent and charisma.

Once extending over half the continent of Europe, the Habsburg family epitomized the powerful monarchy until World War I. Today, the family's influence is still present.