Dukes and Princes

History and Heritage of Europe’s top aristocrats

On this site you will find short histories about the families of the princes and dukes of Europe, from the middle ages to the present

You will also find information about the heritage these families left behind, some still worth a visit, some long vanished.

Princes of Gwynedd: the last bastion in WalesMay 11, 2026
Since 1301, the heir to the English throne has borne the title Prince of Wales, but this title had been forged by several previous generationsContinue reading “Princes of Gwynedd: the last bastion in Wales”
Eggenberg: The rise and fall of a princely houseApril 19, 2026
In the world of dukes and princes, most family histories stretch across centuries. Families usually needed to accumulate stories of valorous deeds and a reputationContinue reading “Eggenberg: The rise and fall of a princely house”
Montesquiou: The oldest noble family in France made popular by musketeer d’ArtagnanApril 5, 2026
In June 1673, the French Army laid siege to the Dutch city of Maastricht, a key crossing point of the river Meuse—they would take andContinue reading “Montesquiou: The oldest noble family in France made popular by musketeer d’Artagnan”