Throughout history, queens have often been overshadowed in the annals of their times. While kings were busy with conquests and sometimes losing their heads in various ways, queens dedicated themselves to ruling, ensuring lineage continuance, and dealing with their peculiar spouses. However, not all queens managed to survive these challenges. The role of a monarch could be perilously demanding.

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