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British and English Royal Houses
| Dynasties | ||
| Norman | 1066 - | Began in 1066 with the invasion by William Duke of Normandy. More continental style rule which brought about about big cultural changes. |
| Plantagenet | 1154 - 1485 | Descended from the Counts of Anjou. The name arose from the sprig of broom plant, Genista, that Geoffrey, Count of Anjou, wore on the side of his cap. Henry II established the dynasty in 1154. |
| Lancaster | 1399 - | Founded by John of Gaunt in 1362. Established by Henry VI in 1399. |
| York | Founded in 1385 | |
| Tudor | ||
| Stuart | ||
| Hannover | ||
| Windsor | ||
| Other Houses | ||
| Blois | ||
| Anjou | ||
| Orange | ||
| Saxe Coburg Gotha | ||