The 1910 Gathering of Nine European Monarchs
This historic photograph captures nine European kings gathered together in 1910. The image is notable for its display of the interconnected nature of European royalty during the early 20th century, a period shortly before the outbreak of World War I. The monarchs are depicted in formal military regalia, showcasing the prominent mustache styles common among the ruling elite of the era. This assembly serves as a visual record of the dynastic relationships that defined the political landscape of Europe at the time.
There's some missing. There were more.
Guess that Carol I of Romania was too cool to hang with those bunch of losers
Essentially, the WW 1 was just a domestic dispute on a large scale.
And a few years later: World War I (1914–1918) • Total Deaths: Approximately 15 to 22 million people. • Military Deaths: Roughly 9 to 11 million personnel. • Civilian Deaths: Roughly 6 to 13 million people. • Wounded Personnel: About 21 million. • Missing / Presumed Dead: About 6
Was that before or after they received the rings?
Where Trump?
Back then it was the house of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha for King George. They changed it after WW1. The royal family in the UK is German. Fun fact.
I’m missing at least 3 monarchs in this picture
And half of them were related
WWI was basically a family feud