Thursday, April 28, 2011
Kings And Queens Of The World
The British royal family never seems to lack attention from the press - witness the hype surrounding the marriage of Prince William, second in line to the throne, and Kate Middleton. Queen Elizabeth's rule does extend across the world; she's the sovereign of 15 Commonwealth realms in addition to the United Kingdom. But she's not the only royal out there.
Here's a look at where monarchies - and sultanates and emirates, which are similar systems - still exist around the world.
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