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Famous royals who dabbled in the occult
Speaking to spirits, predicting the future, and the never-ending search for the philosopher's stone
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The divine right of kings was central to the power wielded by European monarchs throughout history. The belief that the king or queen was chosen to rule by God bestowed them with divine power, raising them above other humans and connecting them to a higher power. As such, it's not surprising that many monarchs in history have dabbled with the supernatural, the mystical, and the occult. Whether they engaged with alchemy and astrology or communed with the dead, many leaders have used the services of spiritualists, healers, and probably quite a few con artists!
Click through this gallery to see which royals in history had connections to the occult.
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