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flag 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.

flag During World War I, anti-German sentiment threatened the British monarchy due to its German roots. flag 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. flag The move, aimed at aligning the monarchy with British identity, was widely supported and helped stabilize public perception during a national crisis. flag Her strategic decision is credited with preserving the monarchy’s survival.

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