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I will attempt to answer questions on the Kings and Queens of England and Scotland from 927 AD. I also have some knowledge of European Monarchies.

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No professional experience, but a lifelong interest in the subject.

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2012-04-21 Rhodri Mawr:

Hello V.  It's impossible to say. Many internet sites show descent from Rhodri Mawr and other famous figures, but their accuracy in doubtful. Having said that it's quite possible he has descendents living

2012-04-06 The White Family (Rhodri Mawr):

Hello Billy.  Rhodri the Great (Mawr means great in Welsh) was King of the north Welsh Kingdom of Gwynedd from 844 to 878. He was a great warrior King and extended his Kingdom to the south taking in much

2011-08-30 Irish minor royal heritage:

Hello Mark.  The websites you mentioned appear pretty good, Another one is www.irelandseye.com and if you go to Culture then Names you'll see the name McGrath with a few more details on places connected

2011-05-06 royal titles:

Hello Pamela.  He's still a Prince, but he's now got the additional title of Duke of Cambridge making him a Royal Duke, which is a higher rank than an "ordinary" Duke. Most Princes are give Ducal titles

2011-05-03 royal titles:

Yes, as stated in my first answer the Moore family were first enobled in 1616 with the title Baron Mellefont, raised to the Viscountcy of Drogheda in 1622 and finally the Earldom of Drogheda in 1661. The

 

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