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Haemophilia in Royal Families

The impact of haemophilia on royal marriage diplomacy and dynastic decisions in late 19th-century Europe.

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Jan 27, 2026

How did knowledge of haemophilia influence royal marriage diplomacy in late 19th‑century Europe?

Knowledge that carried haemophilia reshaped late 19th‑century by inserting a medical calculus into dynastic decisions: monarchies weighed the risk of introducing an X‑linked bleeding disorder into rei...

Jan 9, 2026

Has the Royal Family ever disclosed a child’s medical diagnosis publicly and under what circumstances?

Yes — members of royal families have on occasion publicly disclosed medical diagnoses affecting children, but the practice is inconsistent: in some historical and contemporary cases illnesses (notably...