House of Tudor ruled their domains for just over a century. Henry VIII was the only son of Henry VII to live to the age of maturity. Issues around the royal succession (including marriage and the succession rights of women) became major political themes during the Tudor era. The House of Stuart, descended from Henry VII's daughter Margaret, came to power in 1603 when Elizabeth I died and the Tudor line failed. For analysis of politics, diplomacy and social history, see Tudor period. The Tudors descended on Henry VII's mother's side from John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset, one of the illegitimate children
Decorations of the Romanian Royal House which have contributed significantly to the promotion effort in the service of the Royal House of Romania. The maximum number of Members of the Decoration is 150, this also includes institutions and organisations. The Decoration is celebrated on the 26th of March every year, the day Prince Carol I of the United Principalities became King Carol I of Romania, by vote of the representatives of the nation. Male recipients are Knights of the Decoration and receive a Medal which can be worn on special occasions with a dark suit, tuxedo or tails. Female recipients from the House of Romania are