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In 1917, Queen Mary convinced King George V to rename the royal family from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor to strengthen British loyalty during WWI.
During World War I, anti-German sentiment threatened the British monarchy due to its German roots.
Queen Mary, wife of King George V, persuaded him to change the royal family’s name from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor in 1917.
The move, aimed at aligning the monarchy with British identity, was widely supported and helped stabilize public perception during a national crisis.
Her strategic decision is credited with preserving the monarchy’s survival.
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En 1917, la reina María convenció al rey Jorge V de cambiar el nombre de la familia real de Saxe-Coburg y Gotha a Windsor para fortalecer la lealtad británica durante la Primera Guerra Mundial.