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Remaining Monarchies of Europe

By Robert Wilde, About.com

As of 2008 there were only 11 – 12 European monarchies depending on whether you count the Vatican City: seven kingdoms, three principalities, a grand duchy and the elective monarchy of the Vatican. More info: What is a monarchy?

Kingdoms (Kings / Queens)
Belgium
Denmark
Netherlands
Norway
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Principalities (Princes / Princess’)
Andorra
Liechtenstein
Monaco

Grand Duchy (Grand Dukes / Grand Duchess’)
Luxembourg

Elective City-State
Vatican City (Pope)

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