Every Royal Marriage Rule Explained

Which royal marriage rule shocked you the most, and which one are you glad is gone?👇 Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video. It helps a lot! If you want to support me even more and get early access to videos, consider becoming a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaIQHXEMymxrg4tMUkwJ1g/join 0:00 Marriage as an Instrument of State 0:53 Rule of Equal Birth 1:40 Morganatic Marriage 2:31 Marrying Within the Faith 3:24 Sovereign's Consent 4:12 Betrothal in the Cradle 5:03 Marriage of Cousins 6:00 Portrait and the Envoy 6:54 Marriage by Proxy 7:48 The Dowry 9:05 Duty to Consummate 9:26 Duty to Produce an Heir 10:15 Ban on Marrying a Divorcée 11:05 Renouncing the Throne to Marry 11:59 Polygamy 12:48 Imperial Harem 13:38 Curse of the Bloodline 14:35 Marrying for Love