These iconic European rulers are the gold standard when it comes to running an empire. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re ...

But other European monarchies are known to pass the reign down to the next generation before their deaths. King Willem-Alexander became the Dutch monarch in 2013 after his mother, the former Queen ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

In the principalities of Liechtenstein and Monaco, for example, the monarchy still has a central role in the constitution.

As Europe’s seventh-smallest country, Luxembourg’s royal family boasts the coveted top spot as the richest royal family in the entire continent. As the reigning monarch, Grand Duke Henri of ...

which was attended by royals from several European monarchies. King Constantine — Prince William's godfather — and Philippos' mother, Queen Anne-Marie of Denmark, were in attendance ...

Gulf monarchies’ interest in the eastern Mediterranean has been growing steadily in the past few years, bringing the rivalries between them ever closer to the heart of Europe. One of the major ...

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is Europe’s richest monarch, worth $4 billion. His wealth comes from private assets, including real estate and valuable collections. His role is mostly ceremonial.