Who Would Be the Monarchs of Germany Today?

The video explores the hypothetical scenario of who would be the monarchs of Germany today if the monarchies had not been abolished after World War I. It covers the history of German monarchies, including the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation, and the German Empire. The video details the lineage of the German Kaiser, the Austrian Emperor, and the royal families of Bavaria, Saxony, Wurttemberg, and Hanover. It also highlights the connections between these historical figures and current descendants, emphasizing the impact of historical events on royal successions.

What was the structure of monarchies in Germany before World War One?

• Germany was ruled by a council of nobles.

• Germany was a republic with no monarchs.

• Germany had an emperor and several kings.

• A single monarch ruled all of Germany.

Who was the first Kaiser of the German Empire?

• Friedrich the Third

• Wilhelm the Second

• Louis Ferdinand

• Wilhelm the First

Who is the current claimant to the title of German Kaiser?

• Prince Wilhelm

• George Friedrich

• Louis Ferdinand

• Otto von Habsburg

Which emperor reigned for almost 68 years in Austria?

• Franz Ferdinand

• Franz Joseph I

• Karl von Habsburg

• Otto von Habsburg

Who is the current head of the House of Habsburg?

• Karl von Habsburg

• Franz Joseph I

• Otto von Habsburg

• Ferdinand Habsburg

Who currently holds the unofficial title of Duke of Bavaria?

• Albrecht

• Franz

• Max

• Ruprecht

What is the main reason for the succession complexity in the Bavarian monarchy?

• Political instability

• Lack of wealth

• Foreign intervention

• Strict male-only succession rules

Who was the last King of Saxony?

• Ernst August

• George V

• Friedrich Auguste III

• Wilhelm II

Who is the current head of the House of Wurttemberg?

• Prince Alexander

• Wilhelm

• Friedrich

• Duke Carl

Which kingdom was in personal union with the United Kingdom before its dissolution?

• Bavaria

• Saxony

• Wurttemberg

• Hanover