The monarchies of Europe
Seven kingdoms, three principalities and a grand duchy
There are 11 European monarchies: seven kingdoms, three principalities and a grand duchy.
Kingdoms (Kings and Queens)
Belgium: King Philippe (2013)
Denmark: Margrethe II (1972)
Netherlands: King Willem-Alexander (2013)
Norway: King Harald V (1991)
Spain: King Felipe VI (2014)
Sweden: King Carl XVI Gustaf (1973)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Queen Elizabeth II (1952)
Principalities (Princes and Princess)
Andorra: Joan Enric Vives I Sicilia (2003) and Francois Hollande (2012)
(Andorra has both Spanish- and French-nominated rulers, the French being the President of France)
Liechtenstein: Hans-Adam II (1989)
Monaco: Albert II (2005)
Grand Duchy (Grand Dukes/Grand Duchess)
Luxembourg: Henri (2000)
— Joseph Gedeon is an intern at Gulf News
