List of current monarchs of sovereign states: Difference between revisions
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[[File:Elizabeth II greets NASA GSFC employees, May 8, 2007 edit.jpg|thumb|HM Queen Elizabeth II]] |
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[[File:Drottning Silvia och Kung Carl XVI Gustaf under nationaldagsfirande vid Skansen 2009.jpg|210px|thumb|right|alt=King and queen of Sweden, seated in a pulled cart, with mounted royal guards in background |King [[Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden|Carl XVI Gustaf]] and Queen [[Queen Silvia of Sweden|Silvia]] of Sweden]] |
[[File:Drottning Silvia och Kung Carl XVI Gustaf under nationaldagsfirande vid Skansen 2009.jpg|210px|thumb|right|alt=King and queen of Sweden, seated in a pulled cart, with mounted royal guards in background |King [[Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden|Carl XVI Gustaf]] and Queen [[Queen Silvia of Sweden|Silvia]] of Sweden]] |
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[[File:Emperor Akihito cropped Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko 20090715 2.jpg|210px|thumb|right|alt=Japanese emperor, dressed in a dark suit |Emperor [[Akihito]] of Japan]] |
[[File:Emperor Akihito cropped Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko 20090715 2.jpg|210px|thumb|right|alt=Japanese emperor, dressed in a dark suit |Emperor [[Akihito]] of Japan]] |
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! width="18%" scope="col"| State !! width="21%" scope="col"| Monarch !! width="15%" scope="col"| Since !! width="14%" scope="col"| House !! width="11%" scope="col"| Type !! width="11%" scope="col"| Succession !! width="5%" scope="col" class=unsortable| [[Coat of Arms]] !! width="5%" scope="col" class=unsortable| Ref(s) |
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| {{flag|Andorra}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Excellency|HE]] {{sort|Vives Sicília, Joan Enric|[[Joan Enric Vives Sicília]]}}{{#tag:ref|The president of France and the bishop of [[Urgell]] each hold the position of [[List of Co-Princes of Andorra|co-prince of Andorra]], but there is no personal title attached to the role.|group=fn|name=Andorra}} |
!scope="row"| [[Excellency|HE]] {{sort|Vives Sicília, Joan Enric|[[Joan Enric Vives Sicília]]}}{{#tag:ref|The president of France and the bishop of [[Urgell]] each hold the position of [[List of Co-Princes of Andorra|co-prince of Andorra]], but there is no personal title attached to the role.|group=fn|name=Andorra}} |
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| {{dts|12 May 2003}}|| align="center" | {{sort|<!-- top -->|N/A}} || Constitutional || [[Paréage of Andorra 1278|Ex officio]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|12 May 2003}}|| align="center" | {{sort|<!-- top -->|N/A}} || Constitutional || [[Paréage of Andorra 1278|Ex officio]] || align="center" |[[Image:Coat of arms of Andorra.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref name="andorra">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Andorra |
| author = Government of Andorra |
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| title = Recepció de Nadal del copríncep episcopal Joan-Enric Vives |
| title = Recepció de Nadal del copríncep episcopal Joan-Enric Vives |
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| {{flag|Andorra}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Excellency|HE]] {{sort|Hollande, François|[[François Hollande]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Andorra}} |
!scope="row"| [[Excellency|HE]] {{sort|Hollande, François|[[François Hollande]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Andorra}} |
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|{{dts|15 May 2012}} || align="center" | {{sort|<!-- top -->|N/A}} || Constitutional || [[Paréage of Andorra 1278|Ex officio]] || align="center" | |
|{{dts|15 May 2012}} || align="center" | {{sort|<!-- top -->|N/A}} || Constitutional || [[Paréage of Andorra 1278|Ex officio]] || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of arms of Andorra.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref name="andorra"/><ref name="andconst"/> |
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| {{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} |
| {{flag|Antigua and Barbuda}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|1 November 1981}}{{#tag:ref|Elizabeth II previously reigned over this country as ''[[Queen of the United Kingdom]]'', from 6 February 1952 until the nation's independence and the creation of a separate crown.|group=fn|name=British}} || [[House of Windsor|Windsor]]{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Antigua and Barbuda|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|1 November 1981}}{{#tag:ref|Elizabeth II previously reigned over this country as ''[[Queen of the United Kingdom]]'', from 6 February 1952 until the nation's independence and the creation of a separate crown.|group=fn|name=British}} || [[House of Windsor|Windsor]]{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Antigua and Barbuda|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of arms of Antigua and Barbuda.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of the United Kingdom |
| author = Government of the United Kingdom |
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| title = The Queen and the Commonwealth |
| title = The Queen and the Commonwealth |
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| {{flag|Australia}} |
| {{flag|Australia}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|[[List of Australian monarchs|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|[[List of Australian monarchs|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|6 February 1952}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Australia|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[ |
| {{dts|6 February 1952}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Australia|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Australian Coat of Arms.png|40px ]]|| align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>[[s:Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act#Chapter II. The Executive Government.|Constitution of Australia, Art. 61]].</ref> |
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| {{flag|Bahamas}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|10 July 1973}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of the Bahamas|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|10 July 1973}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of the Bahamas|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of arms of Bahamas.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of the Bahamas, Art. 71.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Bahrain}} |
| {{flag|Bahrain}} |
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| page = 5 |
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| url = http://books.google.com.my/books?id=icj1SiWf6YUC |
| url = http://books.google.com.my/books?id=icj1SiWf6YUC |
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| isbn = 978-1-86064-350-7}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Utbah}} || [[Mixed government|Mixed]] || [[Line of succession to the Bahraini throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| isbn = 978-1-86064-350-7}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Utbah}} || [[Mixed government|Mixed]] || [[Line of succession to the Bahraini throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Bahrain.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="bahr">{{Cite journal |
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| title = The Kingdom of Bahrain: The Constitutional Changes |
| title = The Kingdom of Bahrain: The Constitutional Changes |
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| journal = The Estimate |
| journal = The Estimate |
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| {{flag|Barbados}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|30 November 1966}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Belize|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[ |
| {{dts|30 November 1966}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Belize|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of Arms of Barbados.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Barbados, Art. 63.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Belgium}} |
| {{flag|Belgium}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Albert II|[[List of Belgian monarchs|King]] [[Albert II of Belgium|Albert II]]}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Albert II|[[List of Belgian monarchs|King]] [[Albert II of Belgium|Albert II]]}} |
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|{{dts|9th August 1993}} |
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| {{dts|9 August 1993}} || {{sort|Saxe-Coburg|[[House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Saxe-Coburg and Gotha]]}}{{#tag:ref|A branch of the [[House of Wettin]].<ref>{{Cite web |
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| House of Belgium |
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| author = Herzogliche Hauptverwaltung |
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| title = The House of Wettin |
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| work = Das Herzogliche Haus Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha |
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| publisher = The Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha's Family Foundation |
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| url = http://www.sachsen-coburg-gotha.de/en/?The_Ducal_House:History:The_House_of%26nbsp%3BWettin |
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| author = Government of Belgium |
| author = Government of Belgium |
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| title = King Albert II |
| title = King Albert II |
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| {{flag|Belize}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|21 September 1981}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Belize|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|21 September 1981}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Belize|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" |[[Image:Coat of arms of Belize.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Belize, Art. 36.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Bhutan}} |
| {{flag|Bhutan}} |
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| publisher = Thomson Reuters |
| publisher = Thomson Reuters |
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| url = http://uk.reuters.com/article/2008/11/07/us-bhutan-king-idUKTRE4A63BU20081107 |
| url = http://uk.reuters.com/article/2008/11/07/us-bhutan-king-idUKTRE4A63BU20081107 |
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| accessdate = 12 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Wangchuck|[[House of Wangchuck|Wangchuck]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Bhutanese throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite news |
| accessdate = 12 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Wangchuck|[[House of Wangchuck|Wangchuck]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Bhutanese throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Bhutan emblem.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref>{{Cite news |
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| author = Staff writers |
| author = Staff writers |
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| title = Bhutanese king steps down early |
| title = Bhutanese king steps down early |
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| {{flag|Brunei}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Hassanal Bolkiah|[[List of Sultans of Brunei|Sultan]] [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Hassanal Bolkiah|[[List of Sultans of Brunei|Sultan]] [[Hassanal Bolkiah]]}} |
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| {{dts|4 October 1967}}{{#tag:ref|Coronation took place 1 August 1968.<ref name="brunei"/>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Bolkiah|[[Bolkiah]]}} || Absolute || [[Line of succession to the Bruneian throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | || align="center" | <ref name="brunei">{{Cite web |
| {{dts|4 October 1967}}{{#tag:ref|Coronation took place 1 August 1968.<ref name="brunei"/>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Bolkiah|[[Bolkiah]]}} || Absolute || [[Line of succession to the Bruneian throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of arms of Brunei.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="brunei">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Brunei |
| author = Government of Brunei |
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| title = Prime Minister |
| title = Prime Minister |
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| year = 2009 |
| year = 2009 |
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| page = 38 |
| page = 38 |
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| isbn = 978-0-313-35722-0}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Varman}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Cambodian throne|Hereditary and elective]]{{#tag:ref|The king is selected for life by the Royal Council of the Throne from amongst the male descendants of kings [[Ang Duong]], [[Norodom of Cambodia|Norodom]], and [[Sisowath of Cambodia|Sisowath]].<ref>Constitution of Cambodia, Art. 14.</ref>|group=fn}} || align="center" | [[ |
| isbn = 978-0-313-35722-0}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Varman}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Cambodian throne|Hereditary and elective]]{{#tag:ref|The king is selected for life by the Royal Council of the Throne from amongst the male descendants of kings [[Ang Duong]], [[Norodom of Cambodia|Norodom]], and [[Sisowath of Cambodia|Sisowath]].<ref>Constitution of Cambodia, Art. 14.</ref>|group=fn}} || align="center" | [[Image:Royal Arms of Cambodia.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref name="cambo"/> |
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| {{flag|Canada}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|[[List of Canadian monarchs|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|[[List of Canadian monarchs|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|6 February 1952}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Canada|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| {{dts|6 February 1952}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Canada|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coats of arms of None.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Canada, Art. 9.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Kingdom of Denmark|name=Denmark}} |
| {{flag|Kingdom of Denmark|name=Denmark}} |
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| year = 2009 |
| year = 2009 |
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| page = 225 |
| page = 225 |
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| isbn = 978-1-115-33425-9}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Glucks}} || [[Monarchy of Denmark|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Danish throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Royal |
| isbn = 978-1-115-33425-9}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Glucks}} || [[Monarchy of Denmark|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Danish throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Royal Coat of Arms of Denmark.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{cite web |
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| author = Government of Denmark |
| author = Government of Denmark |
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| title = Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark |
| title = Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark |
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| {{flag|Grenada}} |
| {{flag|Grenada}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|7 February 1974}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Grenada|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|7 February 1974}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Grenada|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coats of arms of None.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Grenada, Art. 57.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Jamaica}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|6 August 1962}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Jamaica|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[ |
| {{dts|6 August 1962}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Jamaica|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of Arms of Jamaica.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Jamaica, Art. 68.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Japan}} |
| {{flag|Japan}} |
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| year = 2001 |
| year = 2001 |
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| pages = 4–10 |
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| isbn = 978-0-7679-0497-1}}</ref> It is used often as a name for the imperial dynasty, but has no official basis.|group=fn}} || [[Emperor of Japan|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Japanese throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| isbn = 978-0-7679-0497-1}}</ref> It is used often as a name for the imperial dynasty, but has no official basis.|group=fn}} || [[Emperor of Japan|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Japanese throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Imperial Seal of Japan.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="akihito">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Japan |
| author = Government of Japan |
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| title = Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress |
| title = Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress |
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| title = Abdullah II (Jordan) |
| title = Abdullah II (Jordan) |
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| url = http://www.medea.be/en/themes/biographies/abc/abdullah-ii-jordan/ |
| url = http://www.medea.be/en/themes/biographies/abc/abdullah-ii-jordan/ |
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| accessdate = 12 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Hashim|[[Hashemite|Hāshim]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Jordanian throne|Hereditary]]{{#tag:ref|Succession is based upon primogeniture. However, the reigning king may also select his successor from among eligible princes.<ref>[[:s:Constitution of Jordan|Constitution of Jordan, Art. 28]].</ref>|group=fn}} || align="center" | [[ |
| accessdate = 12 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Hashim|[[Hashemite|Hāshim]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Jordanian throne|Hereditary]]{{#tag:ref|Succession is based upon primogeniture. However, the reigning king may also select his successor from among eligible princes.<ref>[[:s:Constitution of Jordan|Constitution of Jordan, Art. 28]].</ref>|group=fn}} || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of Arms of Jordan.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Jordan |
| author = Government of Jordan |
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| title = His Majesty King Abdullah II |
| title = His Majesty King Abdullah II |
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| isbn = 978-1-85271-371-3 |
| isbn = 978-1-85271-371-3 |
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| postscript = <!-- none -->}}: "The two branches of the Al-Sabah family, the Jabers and the Salems, have traditionally alternated their rule, one providing the emir and the other the crown prince (also serving as prime minister)."</ref> The current emir is of the Al Jaber branch.|group=fn|name=Kuwait}} || |
| postscript = <!-- none -->}}: "The two branches of the Al-Sabah family, the Jabers and the Salems, have traditionally alternated their rule, one providing the emir and the other the crown prince (also serving as prime minister)."</ref> The current emir is of the Al Jaber branch.|group=fn|name=Kuwait}} ||[[File:Coat of Arms of Kuwait-2.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Kuwait |
| author = Government of Kuwait |
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| title = H.H. Amir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| title = H.H. Amir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
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| {{flag|Lesotho}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Letsie III|[[List of kings of Lesotho|King]] [[Letsie III of Lesotho|Letsie III]]}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Letsie III|[[List of kings of Lesotho|King]] [[Letsie III of Lesotho|Letsie III]]}} |
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| {{dts|7 February 1996}}{{#tag:ref|Coronation took place 31 October 1997. Has previously reigned as king from 12 November 1990 until 25 January 1995.<ref name="lesotho"/>|group=fn|name=Letsie}} || {{sort|Moshesh|[[:Category:House of Moshesh|Moshesh]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Lesothan throne|Hereditary and elective]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| {{dts|7 February 1996}}{{#tag:ref|Coronation took place 31 October 1997. Has previously reigned as king from 12 November 1990 until 25 January 1995.<ref name="lesotho"/>|group=fn|name=Letsie}} || {{sort|Moshesh|[[:Category:House of Moshesh|Moshesh]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Lesothan throne|Hereditary and elective]] || align="center" | [[File:Coats of arms of Lesotho.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="lesotho">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Lesotho |
| author = Government of Lesotho |
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| title = His Majesty King Letsie III |
| title = His Majesty King Letsie III |
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| publisher = Portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein |
| publisher = Portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein |
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| url = http://www.liechtenstein.li/uploads/media/zahlenfakten-eng_01.pdf |
| url = http://www.liechtenstein.li/uploads/media/zahlenfakten-eng_01.pdf |
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| accessdate = 9 July 2011}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Hans}} || {{sort|Liechtenstein|[[Princely Family of Liechtenstein|Liechtenstein]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Throne of Liechtenstein|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[ |
| accessdate = 9 July 2011}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Hans}} || {{sort|Liechtenstein|[[Princely Family of Liechtenstein|Liechtenstein]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Throne of Liechtenstein|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[Image:Coat of arms of Liechtenstein.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="liecht">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Liechtenstein |
| author = Government of Liechtenstein |
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| title = Prince Hans-Adam II |
| title = Prince Hans-Adam II |
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!scope="row"| [[Royal Highness|HRH]] {{sort|Henri|[[List of Grand Dukes of Luxembourg|Grand Duke]] [[Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg|Henri]]}} |
!scope="row"| [[Royal Highness|HRH]] {{sort|Henri|[[List of Grand Dukes of Luxembourg|Grand Duke]] [[Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg|Henri]]}} |
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| {{dts|7 October 2000}}{{#tag:ref|Prior to formal enthronement, Henri had served as [[prince regent]] since 4 March 1998.<ref name="lux"/>|group=fn|name=Henri}} || {{sort|Nassau|[[Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg|Luxembourg-Nassau]]}}{{#tag:ref|The royal family of Luxembourg |
| {{dts|7 October 2000}}{{#tag:ref|Prior to formal enthronement, Henri had served as [[prince regent]] since 4 March 1998.<ref name="lux"/>|group=fn|name=Henri}} || {{sort|Nassau|[[Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg|House of Luxembourg-Nassau]]}}{{#tag:ref|The royal family of Luxembourg is descended from the [[House of Nassau]] and the [[House of Bourbon-Parma|Parma branch]] of the [[House of Bourbon]].|group=fn|name=Lux}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Armoiries Luxembourg Bourbon avec ornements.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="lux">{{cite web |
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| title = Droits de Succession: Ordre successoral |
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| url = http://www.monarchie.lu/fr/monarchie/droits-de-succession/index.html |
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| publisher = Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg |
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| language = French |
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| accessdate = 28 December 2012}}</ref> descended from the [[House of Nassau]] and the [[House of Bourbon-Parma|Parma branch]] of the [[House of Bourbon]].|group=fn|name=Lux}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the throne of Luxembourg|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Standard of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.svg|30px|border|alt=Royal Standard of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg]] || align="center" | <ref name="lux">{{cite web |
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| author = Government of Luxembourg |
| author = Government of Luxembourg |
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| title = Grand Duke Henri |
| title = Grand Duke Henri |
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| publisher = Government of Malaysia |
| publisher = Government of Malaysia |
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| url = http://www.malaysianmonarchy.org.my/malaysianmonarchy/?q=en/electionydpa |
| url = http://www.malaysianmonarchy.org.my/malaysianmonarchy/?q=en/electionydpa |
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| accessdate = 4 December 2011}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Malaysia}} || align="center" | [[File: |
| accessdate = 4 December 2011}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Malaysia}} || align="center" | [[File:Coats of arms of None.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| author = National Library of Malaysia |
| author = National Library of Malaysia |
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| title = Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV |
| title = Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV |
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| date = 6 April 2005 |
| date = 6 April 2005 |
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| url = http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=645673&page=1 |
| url = http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=645673&page=1 |
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| accessdate = 7 December 2010}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Grimaldi|[[House of Grimaldi|Grimaldi]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Monegasque throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| accessdate = 7 December 2010}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Grimaldi|[[House of Grimaldi|Grimaldi]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Monegasque throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Great coat of arms of the house of Grimaldi.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{cite web |
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| title = The House of Grimaldi |
| title = The House of Grimaldi |
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| publisher = Infinite Public Relations |
| publisher = Infinite Public Relations |
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| publisher = British Broadcasting Corporation |
| publisher = British Broadcasting Corporation |
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| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/402712.stm |
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/402712.stm |
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| accessdate = 15 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Alawi|[[Alaouite dynasty|Alawi]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Moroccan throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| accessdate = 15 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Alawi|[[Alaouite dynasty|Alawi]]}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Moroccan throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Morocco.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite news |
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| author = Laurenson, John |
| author = Laurenson, John |
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| title = The most powerful man in Morocco |
| title = The most powerful man in Morocco |
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| publisher = The College of New Jersey |
| publisher = The College of New Jersey |
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| url = http://gsteinbe.intrasun.tcnj.edu/royalty/houses/lippe.htm |
| url = http://gsteinbe.intrasun.tcnj.edu/royalty/houses/lippe.htm |
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| accessdate = 9 December 2010}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Neth}} || [[Monarchy of the Netherlands|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Dutch throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| accessdate = 9 December 2010}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Neth}} || [[Monarchy of the Netherlands|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Dutch throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of the Netherlands.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of the Netherlands |
| author = Government of the Netherlands |
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| title = The Queen of the Netherlands |
| title = The Queen of the Netherlands |
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| {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Realm of New Zealand|New Zealand]] |
| {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Realm of New Zealand|New Zealand]] |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|[[List of New Zealand monarchs|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|[[List of New Zealand monarchs|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|6 February 1952}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of New Zealand|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| {{dts|6 February 1952}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of New Zealand|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of Arms of New Zealand.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution Act 1986: Part 1.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Norway}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Harald V|[[List of Norwegian monarchs|King]] [[Harald V of Norway|Harald V]]}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Harald V|[[List of Norwegian monarchs|King]] [[Harald V of Norway|Harald V]]}} |
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| {{dts|17 January 1991}}{{#tag:ref|Formally [[Royal coronations in Norway|enthroned]] on 21 January 1991, and consecrated on 23 June 1991. Prior to his accession, Harald had served as [[prince regent]] since 1 June 1990.<ref name="norway"/>|group=fn|name=Harald}} || {{sort|Glucksburg|[[House of Glücksburg|Glücksburg]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Glucks}} || [[Monarchy of Norway|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Norwegian throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Royal |
| {{dts|17 January 1991}}{{#tag:ref|Formally [[Royal coronations in Norway|enthroned]] on 21 January 1991, and consecrated on 23 June 1991. Prior to his accession, Harald had served as [[prince regent]] since 1 June 1990.<ref name="norway"/>|group=fn|name=Harald}} || {{sort|Glucksburg|[[House of Glücksburg|Glücksburg]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Glucks}} || [[Monarchy of Norway|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Norwegian throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Royal Arms of Norway.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="norway">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Norway |
| author = Government of Norway |
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| title = His Majesty King Harald |
| title = His Majesty King Harald |
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| {{flag|Oman}} |
| {{flag|Oman}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Qaboos bin Said|[[Sultan of Oman|Sultan]] [[Qaboos bin Said Al Said|Qaboos bin Said]]}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Qaboos bin Said|[[Sultan of Oman|Sultan]] [[Qaboos bin Said Al Said|Qaboos bin Said]]}} |
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| {{dts|23 July 1970}} || {{sort|Bu Said|[[Al Bu Sa'id Dynasty|Al Bu Sa‘īd]]}} || Absolute || [[Line of succession to the Omani throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| {{dts|23 July 1970}} || {{sort|Bu Said|[[Al Bu Sa'id Dynasty|Al Bu Sa‘īd]]}} || Absolute || [[Line of succession to the Omani throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Oman.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| author = Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture |
| author = Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture |
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| title = About H.M the Sultan |
| title = About H.M the Sultan |
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| {{flag|Papua New Guinea}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|16 September 1975}}{{#tag:ref|Elizabeth II previously reigned over Papua New Guinea as ''[[Queen of Australia]]'', from 6 February 1952 until the nation's independence and the creation of a separate crown.|group=fn|name=Papua}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Papua New Guinea|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|16 September 1975}}{{#tag:ref|Elizabeth II previously reigned over Papua New Guinea as ''[[Queen of Australia]]'', from 6 February 1952 until the nation's independence and the creation of a separate crown.|group=fn|name=Papua}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Papua New Guinea|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Papua New Guinea.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>[[s:Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea/Part V|Constitution of Papua New Guinea, Art. 82]].</ref> |
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| year = 2006 |
| year = 2006 |
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| page = 64 |
| page = 64 |
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| url = http://books.google.com.my/books?id=j894miuOqc4C| isbn = 978-0-7614-7571-2}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Absolute}} || [[Line of succession to the Qatari throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| url = http://books.google.com.my/books?id=j894miuOqc4C| isbn = 978-0-7614-7571-2}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Absolute}} || [[Line of succession to the Qatari throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Qatar.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="qatar">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Qatar |
| author = Government of Qatar |
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| title = H.H. The Amir's Biography |
| title = H.H. The Amir's Biography |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|19 September 1983}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Saint Kitts and Nevis|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|19 September 1983}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Saint Kitts and Nevis|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Saint Kitts and Nevis (variant).svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Art. 51.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Saint Lucia}} |
| {{flag|Saint Lucia}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|22 February 1979}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Saint Lucia|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|22 February 1979}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Saint Lucia|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of Arms of Saint Lucia.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Saint Lucia, Art. 59.</ref> |
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| {{flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|27 October 1979}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|27 October 1979}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.png|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Art. 50.</ref> |
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| page = 9 |
| page = 9 |
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| url = http://books.google.com.my/books?id=1OpmRrNzFHgC| isbn = 978-0-313-38076-1 |
| url = http://books.google.com.my/books?id=1OpmRrNzFHgC| isbn = 978-0-313-38076-1 |
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| postscript = <!-- none -->}}: "In October 2006, King Abdullah issued a new succession law that amended the 1992 Basic Law and formalized the process by creating the Allegiance Commission. The new law both defines how a king will choose among possible candidates and provides a formal way for developing a consensus to choose the king's successor. The Allegiance Commission will select a king and crown prince upon the death or incapacitation of either. This commission expands the role of the ruling family in the selection process. ... It is composed of some 35 sons and grandsons of the late founder of the Kingdom, [[Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia|Abd al-Aziz al-Saud]], who will vote in secret ballots on who could and could not be eligible to be future kings and crown princes."</ref>|group=fn|name=Saud}} || align="center" | [[File: |
| postscript = <!-- none -->}}: "In October 2006, King Abdullah issued a new succession law that amended the 1992 Basic Law and formalized the process by creating the Allegiance Commission. The new law both defines how a king will choose among possible candidates and provides a formal way for developing a consensus to choose the king's successor. The Allegiance Commission will select a king and crown prince upon the death or incapacitation of either. This commission expands the role of the ruling family in the selection process. ... It is composed of some 35 sons and grandsons of the late founder of the Kingdom, [[Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia|Abd al-Aziz al-Saud]], who will vote in secret ballots on who could and could not be eligible to be future kings and crown princes."</ref>|group=fn|name=Saud}} || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Saudi Arabia.svg|40px]]|| align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| author = Frontline |
| author = Frontline |
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| title = The House of Saud |
| title = The House of Saud |
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| {{flag|Solomon Islands}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|7 July 1978}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of the Solomon Islands|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|7 July 1978}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of the Solomon Islands|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:IslasSalomon-escudo.jpg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Solomon Islands, Art. 1.</ref> |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Juan Carlos I|[[List of Spanish monarchs|King]] [[Juan Carlos I of Spain|Juan Carlos I]]}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Juan Carlos I|[[List of Spanish monarchs|King]] [[Juan Carlos I of Spain|Juan Carlos I]]}} |
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| {{dts|22 November 1975}}{{#tag:ref|Formally enthroned on 27 November 1975. Juan Carlos was formally recognised by his father, the [[Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona|Count of Barcelona]], as the sole head of the Spanish Royal Household on 14 May 1977.<ref name="esp"/>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Bourbon|[[House of Bourbon|Bourbon]]}} || [[Monarchy of Spain|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Spanish throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| {{dts|22 November 1975}}{{#tag:ref|Formally enthroned on 27 November 1975. Juan Carlos was formally recognised by his father, the [[Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona|Count of Barcelona]], as the sole head of the Spanish Royal Household on 14 May 1977.<ref name="esp"/>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Bourbon|[[House of Bourbon|Bourbon]]}} || [[Monarchy of Spain|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Spanish throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Escudo de España (colores THV).svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="esp">{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Spain |
| author = Government of Spain |
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| title = His Majesty the King Juan Carlos |
| title = His Majesty the King Juan Carlos |
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| publisher = Cambridge University Press |
| publisher = Cambridge University Press |
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| date = 28 July 2009 |
| date = 28 July 2009 |
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| doi = 10.1017/S0021855300001108}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Swazi}} || align="center" | [[File: |
| doi = 10.1017/S0021855300001108}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Swazi}} || align="center" | [[File:Coat of Arms of Swaziland.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Citation |
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| last = Simelane |
| last = Simelane |
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| first = H.S. |
| first = H.S. |
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| date = 19 September 1973 |
| date = 19 September 1973 |
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| url = http://62.95.69.15/cgi-bin/thw?${HTML}=sfst_lst&${OOHTML}=sfst_dok&${SNHTML}=sfst_err&${BASE}=SFST&${TRIPSHOW}=format=THW&BET=1973:702$ |
| url = http://62.95.69.15/cgi-bin/thw?${HTML}=sfst_lst&${OOHTML}=sfst_dok&${SNHTML}=sfst_err&${BASE}=SFST&${TRIPSHOW}=format=THW&BET=1973:702$ |
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| accessdate = 12 June 2010}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Bernadotte|[[House of Bernadotte|Bernadotte]]}} || [[Monarchy of Sweden|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Swedish throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| accessdate = 12 June 2010}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Bernadotte|[[House of Bernadotte|Bernadotte]]}} || [[Monarchy of Sweden|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the Swedish throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Greater coat of arms of Sweden.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| author = Government of Sweden |
| author = Government of Sweden |
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| title = H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf |
| title = H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf |
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| year = 2009 |
| year = 2009 |
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| url = http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/king/king/king36.html |
| url = http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/king/king/king36.html |
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| accessdate = 7 December 2010}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Chakri|[[Chakri dynasty|Chakri]]}} || [[Monarchy of Thailand|Constitutional]] || [[1924 Palace Law of Succession|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| accessdate = 7 December 2010}}</ref>|group=fn}} || {{sort|Chakri|[[Chakri dynasty|Chakri]]}} || [[Monarchy of Thailand|Constitutional]] || [[1924 Palace Law of Succession|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Garuda Emblem of Thailand.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref>{{Cite web |
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| title = The Illustrious Chakri Family |
| title = The Illustrious Chakri Family |
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| publisher = Mahidol University |
| publisher = Mahidol University |
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| publisher = Palace Office |
| publisher = Palace Office |
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| url = http://www.palaceoffice.gov.to/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=68&Itemid=81 |
| url = http://www.palaceoffice.gov.to/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=68&Itemid=81 |
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| accessdate = 12 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Tupou}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Tongan Throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File: |
| accessdate = 12 November 2011}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Tupou}} || Constitutional || [[Line of succession to the Tongan Throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Tonga.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="tonga"/> |
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| {{flag|Tuvalu}} |
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!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
!scope="row"| [[Majesty|HM]] {{sort|Elizabeth II|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Eliza}} |
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| {{dts|1 October 1978}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Tuvalu|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | |
| {{dts|1 October 1978}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=British}} || {{sort|Windsor|[[House of Windsor|Windsor]]}}{{#tag:ref||group=fn|name=Windsor}} || [[Monarchy of Tuvalu|Constitutional]] || [[Line of succession to the British throne|Hereditary]] || align="center" | [[File:Coat of arms of Tuvalu.svg|40px]] || align="center" | <ref name="cwealth" /><ref>Constitution of Tuvalu, Art. 48.</ref> |
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A monarch is the person who heads a monarchy, a form of government in which a state or polity is ruled by an individual who normally rules for life or until abdication, and typically inherits the throne by birth. [1] Monarchs may be autocrats (as in many absolute monarchies)[2] or may be ceremonial figureheads who exercise only reserve power, with actual authority vested in a parliament or other governing bodies (as in many constitutional monarchies).[3] In many cases, a monarch will also be linked with a state religion.[4] Most states only have a single monarch at any given time, although a regent may rule when the monarch is a minor, not present, or otherwise incapable of ruling.[5] Cases in which two monarchs rule simultaneously over a single state, as is the current situation in Andorra, are known as coregencies.[6]
Monarchs are distinguished by their titles and styles, which in most cases are defined by tradition, and guaranteed under the state's constitution. A variety of titles are applied in English; for example, "king" and "queen", "prince" and "princess", "emperor" and "empress". Although they will be addressed differently in their local languages, the names and titles in the list below have been styled using the common English equivalent. Roman numerals, used to distinguish related rulers with the same name,[7] have been applied where typical.
In political and sociocultural studies, monarchies are normally associated with hereditary rule; most monarchs, in both historical and contemporary contexts, have been born and raised within a royal family.[6][8] Succession has been defined using a variety of distinct formulae, such as proximity of blood, primogeniture, and agnatic seniority. Some monarchies, however, are not hereditary, and the ruler is instead determined through an elective process; a modern example is the throne of Malaysia.[9] These systems defy the model concept of a monarchy, but are commonly considered as such because they retain certain associative characteristics.[10] Many systems use a combination of hereditary and elective elements, where the election or nomination of a successor is restricted to members of a royal bloodline.[11][12]
Entries below are listed beside their respective dominions, which are organised alphabetically. These monarchs reign as head of state in their respective sovereign states. Monarchs reigning over a constituent division, cultural or traditional polity are listed under constituent monarchs. For current claimants to abolished thrones, see pretenders.
Monarchs by country
Key | Description |
---|---|
Monarch | Name of monarch, preceded by title, with link to list of predecessors. |
Since | Date of assumption of throne; coronation date listed in footnotes. |
House | Name of royal family, with information on bloodline. |
Type | Form of monarchy, with information on role of the monarch within government. |
Succession | Method or pattern of succession, with link to current line of succession. |
Coat of Arms | Heraldry attributed to the relevant monarch or monarchy. |
N/A | Denotes where specific field is not applicable. |
— | Denotes where data is not available. |
See also
Notes
- ^ a b The president of France and the bishop of Urgell each hold the position of co-prince of Andorra, but there is no personal title attached to the role.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Elizabeth II is currently queen regnant of sixteen separate Commonwealth realms (see separate entries), and has previously reigned as queen of sixteen other countries, which have since abolished the monarchy.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Elizabeth II previously reigned over this country as Queen of the United Kingdom, from 6 February 1952 until the nation's independence and the creation of a separate crown.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p The House of Windsor is a line of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which itself is a branch of the House of Wettin.[105]
- ^ Hamad ibn Isa reigned as Amir of the State of Bahrain until 14 February 2002, when he assumed the new title of King of Bahrain under a new Constitution.[19]
- ^ a b A clan of the Utub tribe.[20]
- ^ Coronation took place 6 November 2008.[24]
- ^ Coronation took place 1 August 1968.[26]
- ^ Coronation took place 29 October 2004.[27]
- ^ A branch of the Varman dynasty. The surname "Norodom" is used by the descendants of Norodom I.[28][29]
- ^ The king is selected for life by the Royal Council of the Throne from amongst the male descendants of kings Ang Duong, Norodom, and Sisowath.[30]
- ^ a b Officially the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, which is a branch of the House of Oldenburg. [32]
- ^ "Akihito" is the current emperor's given name, but it is not his regnal name, and he is never referred to as this in Japanese. The era of Akihito's reign bears the name "Heisei", and according to custom he will be renamed "Emperor Heisei" following his death.[36]
- ^ Coronation took place 12 November 1990.[37]
- ^ The Japanese emperor does not have a family name.[38][39] The use of the name "Yamato" for the household derives from the ancient Yamato Court.[40] It is used often as a name for the imperial dynasty, but has no official basis.
- ^ Formally enthroned on 9 June 1999.[41]
- ^ Succession is based upon primogeniture. However, the reigning king may also select his successor from among eligible princes.[42]
- ^ The heir is appointed by the reigning emir, and the nomination must also be approved by a majority of members in the National Assembly.[45] The throne is also traditionally alternated between the two main branches of the Al Sabah family: the Al Salem and Al Jaber.[46][47] The current emir is of the Al Jaber branch.
- ^ Coronation took place 31 October 1997. Has previously reigned as king from 12 November 1990 until 25 January 1995.[49]
- ^ Formally enthroned on 15 August 1990.[51] Prior to his accession, Hans-Adam had served as prince regent since 26 August 1984.[52] On 15 August 2004, the prince formally appointed his son Prince Alois as regent, in preparation for his succession to the throne, but remained head of state in accordance with the constitution.[53]
- ^ Prior to formal enthronement, Henri had served as prince regent since 4 March 1998.[54]
- ^ The royal family of Luxembourg is descended from the House of Nassau and the Parma branch of the House of Bourbon.
- ^ Official title: Yang di-Pertuan Agong. It roughly translates as "Supreme Head of State", and is commonly rendered in English as "King".[55]
- ^ Elected in October 2011. Coronation took place 13 December.[56] Abdul Halim has previously reigned as king from 21 September 1970 to 20 September 1975;[57] he is the first sultan to hold the throne twice.[58]
- ^ The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected to a five-year term by and from amongst the nine hereditary rulers of the Malay states, who form the Council of Rulers. The position has to date been, by informal agreement, systematically rotated between the nine; the order was originally based on seniority.[59]
- ^ Albert II was formally enthroned as prince in a two-part ceremony, in accordance with tradition, on 12 July and 19 November 2005.[61][62] He had previously been serving as regent since 31 March 2005.[63]
- ^ Coronation took place 30 July 1999.[65]
- ^ The Dutch royal family is descended from the Houses of Nassau and Lippe.[67][68]
- ^ Formally enthroned on 21 January 1991, and consecrated on 23 June 1991. Prior to his accession, Harald had served as prince regent since 1 June 1990.[71]
- ^ Elizabeth II previously reigned over Papua New Guinea as Queen of Australia, from 6 February 1952 until the nation's independence and the creation of a separate crown.
- ^ Monarchy is constitutional by law, but remains absolute in practice.[75]
- ^ Coronation took place 3 August 2005.[80] Abdullah previously served as prince regent from 1 January 1996 until 21 February 1996.[81]
- ^ Succession is determined by consensus within the House of Saud as to who will be Crown Prince. This consensus may change depending on the Crown Prince's actions.[82]
- ^ Formally enthroned on 27 November 1975. Juan Carlos was formally recognised by his father, the Count of Barcelona, as the sole head of the Spanish Royal Household on 14 May 1977.[85]
- ^ Succession is subject to customary law, and does not follow primogeniture. A council of elders selects who among the reigning king's wives will be mother of the next king. This woman will succeed as Ndlovukati upon her son's ascension to throne, and will rule alongside him for the duration of his reign. The king's first two wives are considered ineligible.[86][87]
- ^ Formally enthroned on 19 September 1973.[89]
- ^ Name is also written as Phumiphon Adunyadet. He is also styled Rama IX,[91] and is publicly acclaimed "the Great".[92][93] Thais refer to him as "Nai Luang" or "Phra Chao Yu Hua".[94]
- ^ Coronation took place 5 May 1950.[95]
- ^ A line of the Tuʻi Kanokupolu dynasty.[97][98]
- ^ The Al Nahyan are a branch of the Al Falahi, a clan of the Yas tribe.[100]
- ^ The Prime Minister is the head of the government. However, with the consent of the Supreme Council, the office is appointed by the President, who retains considerable power.[101]
- ^ According to the Constitution, the President of the United Arab Emirates is elected by the Federal Supreme Council from among the individual rulers of the seven emirates.[101] However, by informal agreement the Presidency is always passed to the head of the Al Nahyan clan, the Emir of Abu Dhabi (see constituent monarchs), which makes it a de facto hereditary position. In addition, the appointed Prime Minister has always been the head of the Al Maktoum clan and Emir of Dubai.[102]
- ^ Coronation took place 2 June 1953.[104]
- ^ As Sovereign of the Vatican City, by virtue of being Bishop of Rome.
- ^ Inauguration took place 24 April 2005.[106]
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External links
- Buyers, Christopher. "The Royal Ark: Royal and Ruling Houses of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas".
- Soszynski, Henry. "Genealogical Gleanings: Royal and Noble Lineages". University of Queensland.