French royal family
The French royal family refers to the lineage of monarchs who ruled France from the medieval period until the French Revolution in 1789. The most notable dynasties include the Capetians, Valois, and Bourbons. The monarchy was characterized by a centralized power structure, with the king often seen as the divine ruler of the nation.
After the revolution, the monarchy was abolished, but the Bourbon family was restored briefly in the 19th century. Today, descendants of the royal family, such as Louis Alphonse de Bourbon, claim the title of pretender to the French throne, although France remains a republic.