The recorded genealogy of the British Royal Family traces back to the early Middle Ages. Although there is no strict legal or formal definition of who is or is not a member of the Royal Family, and different lists will include different people, those carrying the style His or Her Majesty (HM) or His or Her Royal Highness (HRH) are generally considered members. The current British Royal Family are members of the House of Windsor.
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—Sylvia Townsend Warner (1893–1978)
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—Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1845)
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—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:7-9.
Jesus speaking about John the Baptist.
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—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)