Hanoverian

/hænəˈvɪriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Hanover, a city and former kingdom in Germany, or to the House of Hanover, the German royal dynasty that ruled Britain.

Etymology

From Hanover (German: Hannover), a city in Lower Saxony, Germany. The House of Hanover came to rule Britain in 1714 when George I became king, establishing a dynasty that lasted until 1901 when Queen Victoria died.

Kelly Says

The Hanoverians literally changed British history—Queen Victoria married into the house, and all British monarchs since 1901 descend from her, meaning today's King Charles is technically still carrying Hanoverian blood!

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