The British royal family may be the most famous, but they are far from the only ones. In fact, there are 43 countries where a monarchy exists, and we are completely surprised at how many still exist. Yes, there are 43 various countries, ruled by 28 royal families (some under the rule of a single monarch).

Today we have compiled a gallery of royal families around the world. What are you waiting for? Put on your fake crown, make your tea, and start reading!

United Kingdom: Queen Elizabeth II

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Long live the queen! Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch in the United Kingdom, dating back to 1952. In addition, the Queen is the monarch of the Commonwealth of 15 countries - Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda , Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The monarch in the UK is the head of state, and since it is a constitutional monarchy, the ability to make laws still lies with the elected parliament.

Since they are the most prominent royal family, you may already know that Queen Elizabeth II has four children with her husband Prince Philip, 8 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Saudi Arabia: King Salman

Head Saudi Arabia is King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Since Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, Salman is not only the country's monarch, but also the prime minister. Salman became king in 2013 at the age of 79, after his half-brother King Abdullah (who was 90) died. According to washington post Although Saudi Arabia is currently governed by a hereditary king, all future kings will be chosen by a committee of Saudi princes founded in 2006.

Kuwait: Emir Sheikh Sabah IJ Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

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Sabah Ahmed AS-Sabah has been involved in politics in Kuwait for many years. He was prime minister in 2003 and became emir (or king) of the country in 2006. Although Sabah has ruled the country for over a decade, he was not actually next in line to the throne. He took this position because the heir was unable to fulfill the oath due to health problems. He is currently the head of the royal family and commander of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces. Sabah has four children and is now 88 years old.

Liechtenstein: Prince Hans-Adam II

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As the eldest son of Prince Joseph II and Princess Gina, Prince Hans-Adam II inherited the throne of Liechtenstein upon his father's death in 1989. Surprisingly, Prince Hans-Adam, the first prince of Liechtenstein, actually grew up in Liechtenstein, and he is the country's 15th ruler.

The prince is married to Countess Marie Kinski of Wcinitz and Tettau, and the couple has four children, three sons and one daughter. Their eldest, hereditary Prince Alois, had already been named as his father's successor when he died.

Although Prince Hans-Adam rules a small country, he is the richest prince in Europe, according to Forbes, his fortune was estimated at $3.5 billion in 2011.

Qatar: Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani was named emir of Qatar in 2013 after his father abdicated the throne after an 18-year reign.

The Al Thani family is part of a dynasty of rulers in Qatar that has ruled since 1825, and many other family members hold key positions in the country's government, facilitating Tamim's role as emir.

United Arab Emirates: President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi

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The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven districts, each ruled by a hereditary monarch known as an emir. The Emir of Abu Dhabi is the President of the Federation, and therefore the monarch to whom the other districts submit. The current Emir of Abu Dhabi (and President of the United United Arab Emirates listen)) is Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who took office in 2004 after the death of his father. He has eight children, meaning the throne (and presidency) should remain in the family for many years to come.

Netherlands: King Willem-Alexander

In 2013, King Willem-Alexander (left) succeeded his mother, Queen Beatrix, as monarch of the Netherlands when she decided to abdicate the throne. Because Holland has a bicameral parliament, it does not govern directly, but it has the power of the President of the Council of State.

King Willem-Alexander is married to Queen Maxima and they have three children, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariana.

According to Dutch news, the royal family costs taxpayers around 40 million euros a year, not including security, making the Dutch monarchy one of the most expensive in Europe.

Swaziland: King Mswati III

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Swaziland may not be a big country, but King Mswati III has a lot of power. Mswati took the throne at the age of 18 (in 1983) after the death of his father. As King of Swaziland, he appoints Parliament, although some of its members are elected by popular vote. Mswati, now 49, is known for having many wives: he married his 14th in September 2017, according to Africa News.

The king reportedly divorced three wives during his time as monarch and has more than 30 children.

Brunei: Sultan Sir Muda Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzadin Waddaula

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The Sultan of Brunei is known as Hassanal Bolkiah - even though his name is much longer than that. He took over the small country in 1967 and has been monarch and head of government ever since. In 2016, Hassanal Bolkiah is considered the richest monarch in the world, and he has a large, expensive car collection to prove it. According to the publication, His Majesty earns almost $100 per second from oil revenues (and other investments), which amounts to approximately $2 billion a year, for a total net worth of about $20 billion.

The Sultan has 13 children (from many different wives) to share this wealth.

Sweden: King Carl XVI Gustaf

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King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended to the throne in 1973, when he was only 27 years old. His reign was chronicled in 2010 when a book was released which claimed the king had an affair with a Swedish-Nigerian singer and was involved in an underground hot tub nightclub in the 1990s.

Despite the scandal, the king still remains the head of Sweden and has been married to Queen Silvia (since 1976). Together they have three children. The eldest is Crown Princess Victoria, who will take the throne when her father decides to retire or, more likely, when he dies. The king also has two other children - Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip.

Crown Princess Victoria has two children of her own - Princess Estelle (5) and Prince Oscar (1) with her husband Prince Daniel Westling.

Oman: Sultan Qaboos Bin Said

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In 1970, Sultan Qaboos bin Said came to power after overthrowing his father, who was known as a "recluse". Sultan Qaboos is the longest reigning Arab leader, and yet, after a failed marriage, he has no direct heirs, which is very interesting. Despite his bachelor status, Sultan Qaboos real father of his country, he improved the economy and the standard of living of the people throughout his reign.

He rarely appears in public these days, but he still holds all the important titles in the Omani government, being Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, Finance Minister and Chairman of the Central Bank.

Bahrain: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

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King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa was named Emir of Bahrain in 1999 when his father, Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, died. In 2002, Hamad declared himself monarch, becoming the first king of Bahrain in the country's history. His family, however, has ruled the country since 1783 and has always had a lot of power.

King Hamad has 12 children from several wives.

Vatican: Pope Francis

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We know what you're thinking: this is the Pope, he's a religious leader and the head of the Roman Catholic Church. And you'll be right. But Pope Francis is also considered the monarch of the Vatican, which is a European city-state.

The Vatican City State is an absolute monarchy, and the Pope is its head (king, technically). He has full legislative, executive and judicial powers. When a pope dies and no other is named, the country is governed by a college of cardinals who ultimately name the next single pope/king/ruler.

Jordan: King Abdullah II

Jordan has been ruled by King Abdullah II since 1999, when he ascended the throne after the death of his father, King Hussein. King Abdullah is married to Queen Rania of Jordan, and their eldest child (one of four), a son named Hussein, the Crown Prince of Jordan, is set to take the throne when his father leaves him.

King Abdullah and his relatives claim to be direct descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, making him the 41st descendant of the founder of the Islamic faith.

Morocco: King Mohammed VI

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In 1999, King Mohammed VI ascended the throne after the death of his father King Hassan II. Mohammed is married to Princess Lalla Salma, and they have two children - son Crown Prince Moulay Hassan and daughter Princess Lalla Khadija. Mohammed's official title is "His Majesty King Mohammed the sixth, Commander of the Faithful, may God grant him Victory."

Monaco: Prince Albert II

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Prince Albert II has ruled Monaco since 2005. He is the son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace (actress Grace Kelly). He married Charlene Wittstock and had two children with her - twins Princess Gabriella Teresa Marie and Prince Jacques Honore Rainier. Prince Albert has two more children with two other women.

Monaco is a sovereign principality, but it also has an elected legislature. Prince Albert, however, appoints the Minister of State and has some political power.

Thailand: King Maha Vajiralongkorn

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At the age of 64, King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (don't break your tongue!) became the 10th monarch of the Chakri dynasty. He is also known as Rama X. King Vajiralongkorn became the ruler of Thailand after his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, died in 2016, according to the BBC. He was the longest reigning monarch in the world. He ruled the country for seven decades, starting in 1946 and ending in 2016. Even Queen Elizabeth II did not surpass him. But she is still of sound mind and quite healthy.

Tonga: King Tupou VI

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The King of Tonga was not the son of his predecessor. Tupou VI was the brother of the late King George Tupou V, who had no legal heirs when he died in 2012. King Tupou VI is actually married to Nanasipau Tukuaho and has three children, so his legacy will continue.

Norway: King Harald V

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King Harald V is the third child of King Olaf V and Queen Martha, but he ascended to the throne when his father died in 1991 because he was the sole heir. Although he had two older sisters, they, according to the Norwegian Constitution of 1814, could not be heirs due to their gender. It was not until 1990 (at one time Harald V had already been named as successor) that the constitution was changed to make the eldest child, regardless of gender, next in line to the throne.

Since King Harald V and his wife, Queen Sonja, had children of their own before the constitutional change took effect, their eldest daughter Princess Märtha, who was born in 1971, cannot be the next monarch. Instead, her younger brother, Crown Prince Haakon, born in 1973, is next in line, followed by his firstborn, who is a girl (yay!). Prince Haakon has three children (one adopted), two boys and one girl, with his wife Princess Mette-Marit.

The best thing about the Norwegian royal family is that it is rooted in love. Back in the 60s, the current king refused to marry a princess and married the daughter of a clothing merchant - a commoner. According to Norway's official website, the current king and queen dated secretly for nine years before they were allowed to marry, and the rest is history!

Bhutan: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

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In Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk is known as Druk Gyalpo, which means "Dragon King", which is pretty cool. He was officially crowned in 2008 after taking over most royal duties in 2006 when his father abdicated the throne. King Jigma was only 26 years old when he came to power, but his father was only 16 years old when he became king, so young blood is something of a trend in the Bhutanese royal family.

King Jigme Father made Bhutan a constitutional monarchy, and today's king has followed in his footsteps, maintaining peace and being loved by the people of his country.

The king, however, caused quite a stir when he married a commoner in 2011. But after he officially tied the knot with Jetsun Pema, the people finally approved. Together, the happy couple has one son, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuk, who was born in February 2016 and is now heir to the throne.

Lesotho: King Letsie III

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King Letsie III has been in power formally since 1996 (and informally since 1990). Although he doesn't have political power, while an official of the country of Lesotho, he is described as a "living symbol of national unity".

Belgium: King Philippe

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King Philippe ascended to the Belgian throne in July 2013 following the abdication of his father, King Albert II. The King is married to Queen Matilda (they married in 1999) and they have four children: Princess Elizabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleanor.

In 1991, the Constitution was changed to allow a woman to ascend the throne, meaning that the heir to the Belgian monarchy is eldest daughter Princess Elizabeth.

Malaysia: Muhammad V

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In 2016, Sultan Muhammad V became the 15th king and was named Yang di Pertuan Agong, which means: "He who became Lord."

Muhammad's predecessor, Sultan Abdul Halim mu'adzam Shah, is king twice. Once in the 1970s and again from 2011 to 2016. The Sultan's reign will likely last five years, which is the norm for any Malaysian king (who is always part of an elected monarchy system), and his role is largely ceremonial.

Spain: King Felipe VI

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In 2014, King Juan Carlos surprised his country by abdicating the throne after 39 years of service. He named his son Felipe the new King of Spain, and in less than three weeks Felipe VI became monarch and head of the Spanish army.

King Juan Carlos is currently married to Queen Letizia, and together they have two daughters: Leonor, Princess of Asturias, who is heir to the throne (11 years old) and her younger sister, Princess Sofia (now 10 years old).

Cambodia: King Norodom Sihamoni

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Cambodia is one of many countries with a ceremonial king. King Norodom Sihamoni took over the role in 2004 after the Royal Throne Council of Thailand chose him (as is the custom with any new king).

He's probably an unconventional choice because he was a professional dancer who lived most of his life in France, but he won the case.

Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri

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In the 1800s, the King of the Netherlands established the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and in 1839 the people gained their independence. In 1890, Luxembourg became a grand duchy and as such their monarchy is headed by a duke rather than a king.

Since then, direct descendants of the first Duke Adolphus have ruled Luxembourg. The last ruler is Grand Duke Henri, who ascended the throne in 2000, and since he has five children, the legacy will continue after him. A Grand Duchy may have a sovereign, but its power is in the hands of the nation. Grand Duke Henri follows the rule “The Sovereign reigns, but does not rule.”

Japan: Emperor Akihito

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The Yamato Dynasty of Japan dates back to 660 and its current ruler is Emperor Akihito. He has reigned since 1989 and will be the first Japanese ruler in two centuries to be allowed to abdicate in December 2018 (on his 85th birthday).

Akihito will pass the throne to his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito.

Denmark: Queen Margrethe II

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Denmark and Greenland have been under the rule of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II (since 1972), and she's not going anywhere anytime soon.

The Danish monarchy is one of the oldest in the world, and according to the official website of the Danish Royal Family, it dates back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Viking kings.

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We all know that there are various shapes government, including the monarchy. What is a monarchy, and how, for example, does the power of the Queen of England differ from the power of the Omani Sultan? We will try to tell you about this in detail.

Monarchy: what is it?

Monarchy is one of the forms of government in which the supreme power in it partially or completely belongs (formally or in reality) to the monarch - the sole head of this state. A monarch (sultan, shah, emperor, king, king, etc.) usually receives power by inheritance and rules for life.

Based on the definition given above, the following main features of a monarchy can be identified:

1. The supreme power in the state belongs to one person;
2. This power is obtained and transmitted by inheritance, according to the principle of blood;
3. Power belongs to the monarch for life;
4. The monarch personifies historical continuity, unity of the nation, traditions and represents his country on the international stage.

Even in those countries where the power of the monarch is limited by the constitution and he does not actually rule the country, he is still the personification of the supreme state power.

Types of monarchy

Based on the scope of restrictions, the monarchy is divided into several types: absolute, constitutional, parliamentary and dualistic.

What is an absolute monarchy?

In an absolute monarchy, the power of the monarch is unlimited. All government bodies are subordinate to him. States with an absolute monarchy are Qatar, Oman, the principality of the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

What is a constitutional monarchy?

In this form of government, the monarch's power is limited by the constitution, traditions, or unwritten rules. Constitutional monarchy, in turn, is divided into two forms:

1. Parliamentary monarchy. In this form of monarchy, the monarch performs a representative function and has no real power. The government is subordinate to parliament, and not to the formal head of state - the monarch. Currently, states with a parliamentary monarchy are Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain.
2. Dualistic monarchy. This special kind constitutional monarchy, in which the power of the monarch is limited by both parliament and the constitution. The monarch has the right to freely accept independent decisions within the framework provided to him. This form government controlled currently available in Liechtenstein, Monaco, Kuwait, Jordan, Morocco.

Advantages and disadvantages of the monarchy

Monarchy, as a form of government, has the following advantages:

• From early childhood, the monarch is raised as a future head of state. The character qualities necessary for this are developed in him.
• The change of power does not occur under the influence of the interests of certain individuals. This guarantees that a person for whom power is an end in itself will not come to power.
• Any monarch wants to leave his heirs (son, daughter) a strong, prosperous state.
• Monarchy ensures the unity of power, and therefore makes it more durable.
• The position of the monarch is much higher than that of any party. Therefore, the monarch is not a biased political figure.
• The monarchy provides best conditions for long-term reforms.
• After the death of a monarch, his successor is always known, which significantly reduces the risk of political upheaval.

The disadvantages of the monarchy are:

• The monarch is not responsible to anyone for decisions made. This may lead to him making erroneous decisions that do not meet the interests of the country.
• A person who is not able to fully govern the state, for example, a child, can become a monarch.
• The monarch is largely dependent on his environment.
• The death of a monarch who has no children can lead to the development of a serious political crisis in the country.
• The position of the monarch above the law makes the entire population dependent on the will of their ruler, in fact, powerless.

All monarchies that have ever existed can be divided according to the type of restrictions and type of structure.

Monarchies by type of structure

Eastern despotism is the very first form of monarchy, in which the ruler had absolute power over all subjects in all spheres of state life. The figure of the monarch was sacred and was often equated with the figures of the gods.

The feudal monarchy is characterized by the leading role of the monarch, however big influence Representatives of other classes also have. In certain historical periods, the supreme ruler was only “first among equals.” Feudal monarchy in European countries went through three main stages: the early feudal monarchy, the patrimonial monarchy and the estate-representative monarchy.

During the period of the early feudal monarchy, the role of the supreme ruler remained dominant. Under a patrimonial monarchy, the role of large landowners (feudal lords or patrimonial lords), who have a strong influence on the monarch’s decision-making, increases significantly. The estate-representative monarchy expands this process. Representatives of all or most classes gain access to power, and early forms of parliaments arise.

A theocratic monarchy can exist in any of the existing forms, however, here the ruler of the state is the spiritual father of the nation, that is, the head of the church.

Monarchies by type of restrictions

An absolute monarchy is characterized by a developed legislative system and state institutions. The power of the monarch is dominant in all spheres, however, class privileges are preserved and the actions of the monarch are more or less limited by law.

Constitutional monarchy - in this form of government, the power of the monarch is greatly limited by the constitution. It exists in two forms: and dualistic.

In a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, full power belongs to an elected government body, while the monarch retains only nominal functions.

In a dualistic monarchy, the monarch and parliament share power in the country, but both sides have restrictions, the degree of which varies depending on the country. different countries.

There is also a rare form of elective monarchy, in which the supreme ruler is chosen by the royal court, parliament or representatives of the estates. He can be elected either for life (Vatican) or for a limited period (Malaysia).

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Like many other concepts, monarchy has a Greek etymology and means autocracy. In a monarchical form of state structure, power belongs to one person and is passed on to him by inheritance. However, there are several options for monarchical government, which differ in the degree of authority of the monarch, as well as the presence or absence of additional independent authorities.

Monarchy and its types according to the traditional structure

Ancient Eastern. This is not only the very first form of monarchy, but also of government in general. Here, the power of the rulers was controlled by noble classes or popular assemblies, which could influence the decisions made by the monarch.

Feudal. It is also called medieval. In this form, policies that emphasize agricultural production are common, and society is divided into two groups: feudal lords and peasants. It had several stages of development, the last of which is the main type of monarchy - absolute.

Theocratic. Here the head of the church receives complete power; it is also possible to rule simply by a religious leader. The clergy in this case plays a vital role in society, and the arguments for certain actions of the head come down to their original divine origin: signs, revelations and laws that God sent.

In addition to these three types, monarchy is distinguished by the degree of restrictions: absolute, constitutional, parliamentary, dualistic.

Types of monarchy: absolute

Here the unconditional rule of the monarch is manifested; all legislative and executive, as well as in some cases religious, are actually concentrated in his hands. In the 17th and 18th centuries there was a heyday of absolutism, which over time ceased to be relevant.

The very rationale for the absolute monarchy is interesting here: the head, his predecessors and heirs are supposedly of divine origin, which on earth was accompanied by exaltation and demonstration of this with the help of magnificent palaces and etiquette. The monarchs were supported by the nobles, who were one step below, but at the lowest were the slaves or peasants, whose task was to live in poverty and obey. For this, the king allowed them to live.

Types of monarchy: constitutional

At the same time, the power of the monarch is somewhat limited not only legally, but also in fact. He shares it with parliament, and depending on who retains the executive, a distinction is made between a dualistic and a parliamentary monarchy.

Types of monarchy: parliamentary

Here the government has greater powers than the monarch; it is responsible for its actions primarily to parliament. The monarch plays an exclusively ceremonial role and does not actually have executive and legislative powers, which are shared between parliament and the government.

Types of monarchy: dualistic

Under this form of government, the monarch is the responsible authority figure whose governmental actions are limited by constitutional clauses. The monarch can dissolve parliament and form a government, therefore, in essence, his power is retained, but divided with parliament according to a formal principle: the monarch exercises executive power, and parliament exercises legislative power.

Types of monarchies in the modern world

Currently, there are states in which a monarchical system reigns. The absolute type is implemented in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brunei and Oman.

Constitutional dualism is represented in Morocco, Liechtenstein, UAE, Luxembourg, Kuwait, Monaco and Jordan.

Constitutional parliamentaryism is manifested in Nevis, Saint Kitts, the Grenadines, Saint Vincent, Jamaica, Tonga, New Zealand, Great Britain, Belgium, Cambodia, Japan, Denmark, Thailand, Norway, Canada, Sweden, Bhutan, Spain, Andorra, etc.

Thus, the monarchy is a fairly common phenomenon these days, but the tendency towards its predominance suggests more that it is perceived more as a tribute to tradition than effective form government in its classical meaning.