May 14, 2024
The heads of rival nations during World War I, a conflict in which more than eight million soldiers died, King George V of England and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany were first cousins, both grandchildren of Queen Victoria.
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Why Have So Many World Leaders Married Their Cousins?
Royal weddings through history have often had one thing in common: the bride and groom were cousins. But why did so many royals marry within the family?
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