28/06/2024
Royal Rabble: Fun Facts About Kings and Queens!
Welcome to "Royal Rabble”, where we dive into the wacky world of kings and queens from history! Buckle up and get ready for some fun and crazy facts about royalty that will make you feel like you’re in a fairy tale!
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The boy who became King at 9
Once upon a time in Egypt, a boy named Tutankhamun became a pharaoh when he was just 9 years old! Can you imagine ruling an entire kingdom before even finishing elementary school? King Tut might have been young, but his golden mask is one of the most famous treasures in the world!
A King with 6 wives
King Henry VIII of England is famous for having six wives! His marriage adventures were so dramatic that they even made a musical about it called "Six." If you ever get confused about his wives, just remember: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived!
The Queen who loved her corgis
Queen Elizabeth II of England adored her corgis. She had over 30 of them during her reign! These royal pups even had their own room in Buckingham Palace. Talk about living in the lap of luxury!
The sun King
King Louis XIV of France was called the "Sun King" because he loved everything to be grand and shiny. He even built the magnificent Palace of Versailles, which has over 2,000 rooms! He sure knew how to throw a royal party.
The emperor who built a terracotta army
China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, wanted to be protected in the afterlife, so he had an army of over 8,000 life-sized terracotta soldiers built and buried with him. Each soldier has a unique face – no two are alike!
The King who wasn't born in a palace
Did you know that King Arthur, the legendary British king, wasn't born in a palace but was said to have pulled a magical sword from a stone? According to legend, whoever could pull the sword, Excalibur, from the stone was the rightful king!
A Queen who disguised herself
Queen Christina of Sweden loved adventure and often disguised herself as a man to explore her kingdom freely. She even shocked everyone by abdicating her throne to travel around Europe!
From young kings to queenly corgis, the world of royalty is filled with amazing and amusing stories. Who knew history could be this fun? Keep exploring and maybe one day, you’ll uncover a royal tale of your own!
Look out for next week's fun fact post: sport stars!