What are the 10 monarchies in Europe?
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What are the 10 monarchies in Europe?
The European Union’s monarchies are:
- the Kingdom of Belgium.
- the Kingdom of Denmark.
- the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
- the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- the Kingdom of Spain.
- the Kingdom of Sweden.
- the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What European country was the last to have an absolute monarchy?
Russia
Russia became the last European country (excluding Vatican City) to abolish absolutism, and it was the only one to do so as late as the 20th century (the Ottoman Empire drafted its first constitution in 1876).
What countries had monarchs?
The countries around the world that are noted as having monarchies as their systems of government include:
- The Principality of Andorra.
- Antigua and Barbuda.
- The Commonwealth of Australia.
- The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
- Barbados.
- The Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The Kingdom of Belgium.
- Belize.
What were the powerful monarchies in Europe?
Table of monarchies in Europe
| State | Type | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of Norway | Constitutional | Harald V |
| Kingdom of Spain | Constitutional | Felipe VI |
| Kingdom of Sweden | Constitutional | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Constitutional | Elizabeth II |
In summation, the monarchs of Norway, Denmark, Spain and the United Kingdom as well as the consort of the United Kingdom are descended from both Victoria and Christian IX. Hence, all current reigning kings and queens in Europe, including the Netherlands, are related through the line of George II of Great Britain.)
How many countries still have a monarchy?
Still, despite a couple centuries of toppling kings, there are 44 monarchies in the world today….What countries are monarchies?
| Country | Monarch | Type of monarchy |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Felipe VI | Parliamentary |
| Swaziland | King Mswati III | Absolute |
| Sweden | King Carl XVI Gustaf | Constitutional |
How were Britain’s monarchy different from others in Europe?
England was different from other countries during this era because they had a limited monarchy instead of an absolute monarchy. The Kings and Queens shared power with Parliament, and no other country had a group that they shared power with.