...Hitler was a nice kid...
...his Mom loved him....
...Queen Elizabeth II was nice kid...
...her Dad and Uncle were traditional....
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Wettin, the same German family that funded Luthers translation of the bible, and that kickstarted the reformation. Smart bunch! In a long-winded way, USA would never exist without their foresight.
https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/wettin-windsor-changing-royal-name/
...why did I think it was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha?
https://www.royal.uk/house-windsor
...I suppose we both are correct...
...but the fact remains they are of German lineage...
An easy and common mistake to make! Saxe-Coburg-Gotha is simply a cadet branch of the House Of Wettin, that ruled the lands of Saxony, Coburg and Gotha.
...the old dog learns a new trick....