The fact "Elizabeth II, Queen of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, is neither English, Scots, Irish nor Welsh.  She is German. " is illustrated with the story:1. The royal line of Britain has been infused with the blood of royal families from many european countries2. Although Elizabeth II is German, her ancestors were closely related to the British Kings and Queens3. During the American Revolution, the British royal throne passed to the German side of the royal family4. The current royal family came to power as descendants of this German-born king5. His name was George