A person's height can often be associated with power and prestige. The taller you are, the more authority and influence you may be seen to wield.
Indeed, some of history's most notable monarchs are recognized for their lofty stature, with a few standing so tall that their height has never been matched. Even today there a members of European royal families who loom large over their realm, men and women who are far taller than average.
So, who are the kings, queens, and other royals who loom large in high society? Click through the following gallery and look up this list of history's tallest royals.