7. Spain
The monarchy in its different conceptions and modalities has been the predominant form of government or the institution that holds the highest political power in Spain and its adjacent territories throughout history. Hence, the political and institutional history of Spain, like that of other European countries, is, in part, the history of its monarchy and its kings and queens.
8. Thailand
The monarchy of Thailand refers to the constitutional monarchy and monarch of the Kingdom. The king is the head of state and head of the ruling Royal House of Chakri.
Vajiralongkorn is the king of Thailand. He is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. In 1972, at the age of 20, his father named him crown prince.
9. Vatican City
Vatican City is the last absolute monarchy in the world today. The Pope, when he is elected, does not respond to any human power. He has absolute authority over the entire Roman Catholic Church, direct authority reaching down to individual members.
Pope Francis calls for a day of prayer after the attacks in Ukraine
10. Denmark
The Danish monarchy is a popular institution in Denmark and is one of the oldest in the world. The current monarch, Queen Margrethe II, has a lineage that dates back to the first Viking kings of Denmark more than 1,000 years ago.
11. Malaysia
The Malaysian monarchy consists of nine hereditary members of ethnic Malay royalty who form the Conference of Rulers, each of whom governs a separate state in Malaysia (Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor and Terengganu). Seven of these kings use the title ‘Sultan’, except Negeri Sembilan and Perlis who use the titles ‘Yang di-Pertuan Besar’ and ‘Raja’ respectively.