Who Belongs To The Crown Family?

So, there I was, minding my own business at the royal wedding, when I found myself wondering, "Who exactly are these Crown family folks, anyway?" I mean, sure, we all know Queen Elizabeth and her crew, but what about the rest of 'em? Let's dive in, shall we?

First Things First: The Windsors

Alright, let's start with the basics. The British Royal Family we know today is the House of Windsor, named after the castle where the royal family spent a lot of time during World War I. Before that, they were the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which, let's face it, doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.

Now, the Windsors are a big family, and it can get a bit confusing. There's the Queen, her heir (that's Prince Charles), and then all the other kids and grandkids. But who gets to use the 'Royal Highness' title? Who's a prince or princess, and who's just a plain old 'Sir' or 'Dame'? Let's find out.

Royal Titles: It's Not Just for Kings and Queens Anymore

Alright, so here's the deal. If you're a direct descendant of the Queen and you're under 18, you get to be a Prince or Princess. But once you turn 18, you've got to earn your keep. You've got to have a full-time job or be in the armed forces to keep the title. Otherwise, it's back to 'Sir' or 'Dame' for you.

Now, you might be thinking, "But what about those kids who aren't direct descendants? Do they get to be royal too?" Well, that's where it gets a bit tricky. It's all about who the Queen says is in her family. For example, Prince Harry's kids won't be princes or princesses because the Queen decided that only her direct grandchildren would get the title.

Royal Family Tree _ Family tree of British monarchs – SKWMJ

Meet the In-Laws: The Middletons and the Brooksbanks

Now, let's talk about the Middletons. You know, Kate's family. They're not royal, but they're certainly part of the royal family now. Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, are often seen at royal events, and their grandkids are princes and princesses. Talk about a change in lifestyle!

And then there are the Brooksbanks. That's Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank's family. They're not royal, but they're part of the royal family too. It's all a bit incestuous, isn't it?

The Crown Season 3 Episode 1 Cast Henry at Conrad Williams blog

So, Who Belongs to the Crown Family?

Alright, so in a nutshell, the Crown family is made up of the Queen's direct descendants and whoever she says is in her family. It's a bit of a who's who, really. But one thing's for sure, it's a big, complicated family tree. And that, my friends, is the royal family in a nutshell.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a royal wedding to get back to. Until next time, folks!