The Ivanov Family has been ruling the Simsdom Empire for over 1,500 years, back when the "Empire" only consisted of two small nations. The Empire was founded when Prince Petyr of Glimmerbrooke married Princess Gwendolyn of Britechester, combining the two small countries under one rule- the Holy Simsdom Empire. From there the Empire has grown to include nine total annexed territories as well as several more allied independent states, as the Imperial family tirelessly dedicates their lives to the service of their people.