Prince Harry's memoir Spare has been making headlines for a few weeks now, and whether you're invested in the modern British royal family or not, one thing is clear: Monarchies, no matter their nation of origin or amount of power, have the capacity to be absolutely bizarre.
Is it the wealth? Is it the rituals? Is it the belief that someone is suited for leadership solely because of the identity of their parents? All of the above? (Yes.) As a weird information enthusiast and a Wikipedia aficionado, I've found 11 fascinating royal articles for you to peruse the next time you need to scratch that strange history itch.
And now, I will do for you what every teacher I ever had did for me: remind you that Wikipedia, while a useful starting point and excellent source of entertainment, is not a wholly reliable source of information.