Monarchy in the Modern World

The Japanese monarchy is the oldest continuous monarchy in the world, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC.

The official title of the British monarch is King or Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Nepal abolished its monarchy in 2008, becoming a republic.

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch is the head of state but does not have any real political power.

Europe has the largest number of monarchies, with 12 countries having monarchies.

A semi-constitutional monarchy is a country that has both a monarch and an elected president.

Vatican City is the smallest monarchy in the world, with an area of just 0.44 square kilometers.

An absolute monarchy is a monarchy in which the monarch has absolute power.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the longest-reigning monarch in the world, having reigned for over 70 years.

An elective monarchy is a monarchy in which the monarch is elected.

Bhutan is the most recent monarchy, having been established in 1907.

A parliamentary monarchy is a monarchy in which the monarch is a figurehead with no real power.

Thailand has the largest population of monarchists, with over 90% of the population supporting the monarchy.

A constitutional monarchy is a monarchy in which the monarch shares power with an elected parliament.

Bhutan is the youngest monarchy, having been established in 1907.