Germany does not have a royal family. The country has not had a monarch or royal family since the end of World War I. Prior to that, Germany was ruled by the German Emperor, or Kaiser, and the country’s royal family, the House of Hohenzollern.
The last German Emperor was Kaiser Wilhelm II, who ruled from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. During his reign, Germany experienced rapid industrialization and became a major European power. However, his aggressive foreign policies and involvement in World War I led to Germany’s defeat and his eventual abdication.
After Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated in November 1918, there was no agreement made on his successor. His son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, was next in line to the throne, but the German Revolution had led to the establishment of a republic. As a result, Germany became a de facto republic on November 9, 1918.
The German Revolution, which followed the end of World War I, marked a significant shift in German politics and governance. The monarchy was abolished, and Germany became known as the Weimar Republic. The Weimar Republic lasted until 1933, when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power.
Since the end of World War II and the fall of the Nazi regime, Germany has been a federal parliamentary republic. The country is governed by a democratically elected president and a chancellor. The president serves as the head of state, while the chancellor is the head of government.
It is worth noting that there have been discussions and debates in Germany about the possibility of restoring a monarchy. However, these discussions have not gained significant traction, and Germany remains a republic.
Germany does not have a royal family. The country has been a republic since the end of World War I, and there has been no monarch or royal family since Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated in 1918. Germany is currently governed as a federal parliamentary republic.