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Don't believe everyone who claims to have royal blood.

Whether driven by opportunity, coercion, or simply the desire to belong, here are the unbelievable true stories of eight people who claimed to be royal—and nearly got away with it.

The British royal family has been dogged by conspiracy theories for more than 1000 years.

From secret love children to political assassinations to accusations of vampirism, the British royal family has been the subject of many bizarre conspiracy theories over the course of its history.

Queen Marie Antoinette in 1787 with Marie Thérèse, Louis Charles, and Louis Joseph.

Marie Antoinette had four children before her beheading in 1793. Here's what happened to them.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with five of their children,1846.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha had nine children. Their lives were packed with enough scandal and drama to make 'The Crown' seem positively dull.

Only three of Henry VIII's four legitimate children—Mary I, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I—ever reigned.

Only three out of Henry VIII's four legitimate children reached adulthood. Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I each went on to reign and leave their mark on English history.

If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories.

The NYPL shares its most-borrowed titles, including a royal memoir and a fictional romance between video game developers.

Several health ailments hindered the Tudors.

The powerful royal family was not immune to the many illnesses of the 16th century.

Imelda Staunton, Olivia Colman, and Claire Foy play Queen Elizabeth II at various ages in 'The Crown.'

Netflix’s 'The Crown'—a royal family drama, and one of the most expensive TV shows ever made—is coming to an end.

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella of Monaco.

With more twins being born than ever, it should be no surprise that a handful have royal blood. In Europe, four ruling families of Europe currently have a set of twins.

From uniting the Crowns to whipping witch hunters into a frenzy, King James VI and I left his mark on history.

Golda Rosheuvel stars as Netflix's 'Queen Charlotte.'

Netflix takes several, steamy liberties with the historical record, but there was a real Queen Charlotte—and she was just as complicated as the TV version.

Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle in 'Suits.'

'Suits,' the Meghan Markle-starring legal dramedy that aired from 2011 to 2019 is suddenly all anyone can talk about.

You probably didn't read about these ancient kings in history class.

You probably didn't learn about these ancient kings in history class.

In the coming decades, five princesses are expected to ascend the thrones of Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

There are more than 500 pubs in the United Kingdom called The Red Lion. It all traces back to King James VI and I.

James VI and I was the first monarch to rule both Scotland and England. He also spearheaded the Scottish witch trials.

Her reign was short, but her legacy is long.

The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.

The longtime home of Princess Margaret of Denmark is going to auction.

If you've ever dreamed of living like royalty, now's your chance.

Queen Victoria’s 1838 coronation featured a very small ring and a very big fall.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of her coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953

On May 12, 1937, Princess Elizabeth—then just 11 years old—looked on as her father, King George VI, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Little did she know that just 16 years later, she would be at the center of the exact same ceremony.