All About Royal Families

2 November marks the B-Day of Queen Sofia of Spain. Although she isn't the ruling Queen Consort any more, she still is commited to Spain.  I read a very interesting history book about that amazing country. Sadly It was a sad part of Spain's recent history: The Battle for Spain about the civil war of 1936 - 1939. The Civil war of Spain was one of the bitterest conflicts of Spain of the 20th. century. The Battle in Spain was a forerunner of World War II.  The Battle for Spain written by Anthony Beevor is the most important work if you want to know more about this sad history.  I read this book in Dutch, translated by Marjan Terpstra. This is not really a royal book though it is a history book because: From 1 October 1936 till 20 November 1975, Spain was ruled by Francisco Franco.  From 22 November 1975 till 19 June 2014, Spain became a monarchy again. It was ruled by King Juan Carlos. Nowadays the country is reigned by  King Felipe

2 November 1767 marks the birth of Prince Edward. This royal event took place at Buckingham House in London, England. Family Prince Edward was the fourth son and the fifth child of King George III of England and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was styled: His Royal Highness The Prince Edward from birth. Prince Edward was a member of the royal house of Hohenzolleren. Duty Prince Edward started his military training in Germany in 1785. He went to Lüneburg and later to Hanover, accompanied by his tutor Baron Wangenheim. On 30 May 1786, Prince Edward was appointed as colonel in the British Army. From 1788 till 1789 he completed his education in Geneva. In 1789, Prince Edward was appointed colonel of the 7th. Regiment of Foot the Royal Fusilliers. In 1790, he was sent off to Gibraltar as an ordinary officer. Due to the Mediterranean heat, Prince Edward requested to be transferred to present- day Canada, specifically Quebec. He arrived there in 1791. He