The House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was a European royal dynasty that originated in the early 19th century. It was established when Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha married Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom in 1840. The family played a significant role in European politics and royal connections, with members ruling in several countries. The name "Saxe-Coburg-Gotha" was used until World War I, when anti-German sentiment led the British royal family to change their name to the House of Windsor in 1917. The dynasty's legacy continues through its descendants, who remain influential in various royal families across Europe.