From astrology and alchemy to spirit communication and angelic visions, the supernatural has fascinated royalty for centuries. Kings, queens and emperors have consulted astrologers, sought guidance from mystics and pursued extraordinary claims that promised healing, hidden knowledge or even immortality. While some of these practices were once regarded as legitimate sciences, others belonged to the realm of spiritual and occult traditions. The fascination has not been confined to the distant past. Even in the modern era, members of royal families have publicly embraced clairvoyance, spiritual healing and other unconventional beliefs. From Queen Elizabeth I's trusted astrologer John Dee to Norway's Princess Märtha Louise and her angel school, history is filled with royals who looked beyond conventional wisdom in search of answers.
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