Queen Elizabeth’s relatives who have made history and set records

At this point, no one has any doubt that the Windsors are a family of record. It is clear that at 95 years old and on the verge of celebrating a new Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth is one of the monarchs who has been on the throne the longest, not only in regards to the United Kingdom, but also in other countries. No one knows for sure what his secret is, but every year it exceeds a new limit.

However, she is not the only one among her family members who has reaped some kind of special ‘feat’. If there is one thing that the Windsors – and their predecessors – can boast of, it is that they have made history by pioneering in some particular aspect. From Henry VIII to the recently deceased duke of edinburgh, we are going to reveal which are the areas in which the lineage of the current monarch made a difference.

Henry VIII

He was the first member of royalty to divorce and, curiously, he did it for love, which also caused a strong religious schism. The Tudor king changed his religion and became head of the Church in order to separate from Catherine of Aragon -who never gave him a male child- and marry Anne Boleyn. Although it is true that the first monarch to separate was Louis VII of France – the husband of Eleanor of Aquitaine – everything that Henry VIII’s wish brought with it is noteworthy. Nowadays, getting divorced is common, although that does not mean that the separations from some of her children have been unpleasant for her.

Prince Albert of Saxony Coburg

The Queen Victoria’s husband he was the first member of royalty to be photographed, even before the monarch. The Prince, keen on new scientific advances, posed for a daguerreotype on his second visit to photographer William Constable’s studio in March 1842.

Edward VIII

The later Duke of Windsor was the first royal to abdicate so clearly and voluntarily. A decision that would have important consequences for the future of the Crown and that, looking back, perhaps was not so wrong.

George VI

Queen Elizabeth’s father was the first member to participate in the Wimbledon tennis tournament. It was in 1926, when it was still duke of york and he did it in a doubles tournament with his friend Louis Grieg. Unfortunately, he was not victorious.

Philip of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh was always ahead of his time. In fact, he was the first to give an interview on television, much less controversial than those that have starred both Diana of Wales, the Dukes of Sussex or Prince Andrew. The Duke was interviewed by Richard Dimbleby, who asked him a few questions about his work for Commonwealth Technical Training Week. Seven years later, it would be Felipe of Edinburgh who would make a documentary so that the population could get to know the Windsors better.

Princess Diana

Diana was not only an icon of style, but she marked a before and after with many of her behaviors. The Princess of Wales was the first to take a baby on tour, something that is now very common. It was in 1983 on the trip to Australia and New Zealand, which was a success for the trip.

Prince carlos

Charles of England he was the first member of the family to graduate from college. Despite his difficult first stage at Gordonstroun, Carlos studied History, Archeology, and Anthropology at Trinity College.

Princess Ana

She was the first to compete in the Olympics. Princess Anne turned her love of horses into a successful equestrian career and participated in the 1976 Montreal Olympics on a Queen’s horse, Goodwill. Her daughter, Zara Phillips, would follow in her footsteps and surpass her, so much so that she won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Beatrice of York

It has been the first British royal to participate and complete a triathlon, although it is a facet that is currently being neglected. Beatriz is a great athlete, she participated in one of the London marathon in 2010, to benefit the solidarity organization of the Duchess of York. In 2016 he competed in his first triathlon with his friends Holly and Sam Branson and his father Sir Richard, to raise money for his Big Change charity.

Princess Charlotte

When Kate Middleton became pregnant with George, Queen Elizabeth issued a patent letter so that all the Cambridge children would be princes and would not displace each other in succession. Had it not been so, the birth of Louis would have left the Princess relegated in the succession. Charlotte became the first royal to benefit from a change in primogeniture laws which stipulated that girls could no longer be surpassed in the order of succession by younger siblings.

Sussex Baby Girl

The daughter expected by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be the first British royal born in the United States.

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