Throughout nearly one thousand years of royal history, numerous royals have significantly contributed to the family's popularity and influence.
Queen Victoria would undoubtedly top this list due to her strategic marriages of her children and grandchildren into European Royal Families.
However, another Royal deserves recognition for his contributions. Lord Louis Mountbatten, born as Prince Louis of Battenberg and a grandson of Queen Victoria, was often hailed as the Royal Family's 'secret weapon'.
He served as a mentor to his godson, King Charles. Several family members have honoured Louis Mountbatten's memory. King Charles named his first son 'Louis' as a middle name, and Prince William continued the tradition by giving it as Prince George's third name and his youngest son's first name.
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