Monarchy of Ceylon AFC with Monarchy Template Done Complete
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Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George III |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 18 March 1815 |
Abolition | 22 May 1972 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971 [1]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Ceylon (1815–1948)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1815–1901) | ||||||
King George III | 4 June 1738 | 29 January 1820 | 18 March 1815 | 29 January 1820 | *Grandson of George II | |
King George IV | 12 August 1762 | 26 June 1830 | 29 January 1820 | 26 June 1830 | *Son of George III | |
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 26 June 1830 | 20 June 1837 | *Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1948) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 4 February 1948 | *Son of George V | |
Monarch of Ceylon (1948–1972)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1948–1972) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 4 February 1948 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 22 May 1972 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Fiji OFC with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of Fiji | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
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Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | Queen Victoria |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 10 October 1874 |
Abolition | 6 October 1987 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Fiji (the Fijian monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Fiji (1874–1970) and then the Dominion of Fiji from 1970 to 1987 [2]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Fiji. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 6 October 1987, when Fiji a republic and left the Commonwealth. In 1997 Fiji became a republic within the Commonwealth, then suspended from Commonwealth twice, first 6 June 2000 to 20 December 2001 and ongoing from 8 December 2006.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Fiji (1874–1970)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1874–1901) | ||||||
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 10 October 1874 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1970) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 10 October 1970 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Fiji (1970–1987)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1970–1987) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 10 October 1970 | 6 October 1987 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of The Gambia CAF with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of the Gambia | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
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Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George IV |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 17 October 1821 |
Abolition | 24 April 1970 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of the Gambia (the Gambian monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Gambia (1821–1965) and then the Dominion of the Gambia from 1965 to 1970 [3]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of the Gambia. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 24 April 1970, when the Gambia became a republic within the Commonwealth.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Gambia (1821–1965)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1821–1901) | ||||||
King George IV | 12 August 1762 | 26 June 1830 | 17 October 1821 | 26 June 1830 | *Son of George III | |
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 26 June 1830 | 20 June 1837 | *Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1965) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 18 February 1965 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of the Gambia (1965–1970)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1965–1970) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 18 February 1965 | 24 April 1970 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Ghana CAF with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of Ghana | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
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Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George IV |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 7 May 1821 |
Abolition | 1 July 1960 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ghana (the Ghanian monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Gold Coast (1821–1957) and then the Dominion of Ghana from 1957 to 1960 [4]. Ghana shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ghana. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 1 July 1960, when Ghana became a republic within the Commonwealth.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Ghana (1821–1957)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1821–1901) | ||||||
King George IV | 12 August 1762 | 26 June 1830 | 17 October 1821 | 26 June 1830 | *Son of George III | |
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 26 June 1830 | 20 June 1837 | *Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1957) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 6 March 1957 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Ghana (1957–1960)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1957–1960) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 March 1957 | 1 July 1960 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Guyana CONCACAF with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of Guyana | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
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Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King William IV |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 21 July 1831 |
Abolition | 23 February 1970 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Guyana (the Guyanian monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Guiana (1831–1966) and then the Dominion of Guyana from 1966 to 1970 [5]. Guyana shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Guyana. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 23 February 1970, when Guyana became a republic within the Commonwealth.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Guiana (1831–1966)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1831–1901) | ||||||
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 21 July 1831 | 20 June 1837 | *Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1966) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 26 May 1966 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Guyana (1966–1970)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1966–1970) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 26 May 1966 | 23 February 1970 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of India AFC with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of India | |
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Details | |
Style | Her Majesty 1858-1876 His/Her Imperial Majesty 1876-1948 His/Her Majesty 1948-1950 |
First monarch | Queen Victoria |
Last monarch | King George VI |
Formation | 1 May 1876 |
Abolition | 26 January 1950 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of India (the Indian monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British India (1858–1947) and then the Dominion of India from 1947 to 1950 [6]. India shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of India. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 26 January 1950, when India became a republic within the Commonwealth.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British India (1858–1947)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1858–1901) | ||||||
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 2 August 1858 | 1 May 1876 | *Niece of William IV | |
Proclaimed Empress of India under The Royal Titles Act 1876 | ||||||
Queen-Empress Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 1 May 1876 [note 1] [note 2] |
22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King-Emperor Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1947) | ||||||
King-Emperor George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King-Emperor Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King-Emperor George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 15 August 1947 | *Son of George V | |
Monarch of India (1947–1950)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1947–1950) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 15 August 1947 [note 3] |
26 January 1950 | *Son of George V |
Monarchy of Ireland UEFA
editMonarchy of Ireland | |
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Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | [[]] |
Last monarch | King George VI |
Formation | 17 October 1171 |
Abolition | 29 December 1937 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971[7]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of the Lordship of Ireland (1171–1542)edit | ||||||
House of Tudor (1542–1603) | ||||||
King Henry VIII | 28 June 1491 | 28 January 1547 | 6 February 1542 | 28 January 1547 | *Son of Henry VII | |
Monarchs of the Kingdom of Ireland (1542–1801)edit | ||||||
House of Tudor (1542–1603) | ||||||
King Henry VIII | 28 June 1491 | 28 January 1547 | 6 February 1542 | 28 January 1547 | Son of Henry VII | |
King Edward VI | 12 October 1537 | 6 July 1553 | 28 January 1547 | 6 July 1553 | Son of Henry VIII | |
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Queen Mary I | 18 February 1516 | 17 November 1558 | 19 July 1553 | 17 November 1558 | Daughter of Henry VIII | |
Queen Elizabeth I | 7 September 1533 | 24 March 1603 | 17 November 1558 | 24 March 1603 | Daughter of Henry VIII | |
House of Stuart (1603–1649) | ||||||
King James I | 19 June 1566 | 27 March 1625 | 24 March 1603 | 27 March 1625 | ||
King Charles I | 19 November 1600 | 30 January 1649 | 27 March 1625 | 30 January 1649 | Son of James I | |
Interregnum (1649 – 1660) | ||||||
House of Stuart (1660–1714) | ||||||
King Charles II | 29 May 1630 | 6 February 1685 | 29 May 1660 | 6 February 1685 | Son of Charles I | |
King James II | 14 October 1633 | 16 September 1701 | 6 February 1685 | 11 December 1688 (Deposed) |
Son of Charles I | |
Queen Mary II | 30 April 1662 | 28 December 1694 | 13 February 1669 | 28 December 1694 | Daughter of James II | |
King William III | 4 November 1650 | 8 March 1702 | 8 March 1702 | Wife of Queen Mary II Son-in-Law of James II | ||
Queen Anne | 6 February 1665 | 1 August 1714 | 8 March 1702 | 1 August 1714 | Daughter of James II | |
House of Hanover (1714–1801) | ||||||
King George I | 28 May 1660 | 11 June 1727 | 1 August 1714 | 11 June 1727 | Second Cousin of Anne | |
King George II | 30 October 1683 | 25 October 1760 | 11 June 1727 | 25 October 1760 | Son of George I | |
King George III | 4 June 1738 | 29 January 1820 | 25 October 1760 | 1 January 1801 | Grandson of George II | |
House of Hanover (1801–1901) | ||||||
King George III | 4 June 1738 | 29 January 1820 | 1 January 1801 | 29 January 1820 | Grandson of George II | |
King George IV | 12 August 1762 | 26 June 1830 | 29 January 1820 | 26 June 1830 | Son of George III | |
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 26 June 1830 | 20 June 1837 | Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1922) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | Son of Edward VII | |
Monarch of the Irish Free State (1922–1937)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1922–1937) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 6 December 1922 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 29 December 1937 | *Son of George V |
Monarchy of Kenya CAF with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of Kenya | |
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File:Kenya Coat of Arms-detail.svg | |
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | Queen Victoria |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 1 July 1895 |
Abolition | 12 December 1964 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Kenya (the Kenyan monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Kenya (1895–1963) and then the Dominion of Kenya from 1963 to 1964 [8]. Kenya shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Kenya. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 12 December 1964, when Kenya became a republic within the Commonwealth.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Kenya (1895–1963)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1895–1901) | ||||||
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 1 July 1895 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1963) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 12 December 1963 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Kenya (1963–1964)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1963–1964) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 12 December 1963 | 12 December 1964 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Malawi CAF with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of Malawi | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King Edward VII |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 6 July 1907 |
Abolition | 6 July 1966 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Malawi (the Malawian monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Nyasaland (1907–1964) and then the Dominion of Malawi from 1964 to 1966 [9]. Malawi shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Malawi. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 6 July 1966, when Malawi became a republic within the Commonwealth.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Nyasaland (1907–1964)edit | ||||||
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1907–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 6 July 1907 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1963) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 6 July 1964 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Malawi (1964–1966)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1963–1964) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 July 1964 | 6 July 1966 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Malta UEFA with Monarchy Template Done
editMonarchy of Malta | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George III |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 5 September 1800 |
Abolition | 13 December 1974 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971[10]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Malta (1800–1964)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1800–1901) | ||||||
King George III | 4 June 1738 | 29 January 1820 | 5 September 1800 | 29 January 1820 | *Grandson of George II | |
King George IV | 12 August 1762 | 26 June 1830 | 29 January 1820 | 26 June 1830 | *Son of George III | |
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 26 June 1830 | 20 June 1837 | *Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1961) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 21 September 1964 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Malta (1964–1974)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1964–1974) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 21 September 1964 | 13 December 1974 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Mauritius CAF with Monarchy Template Done
editMonarchy of Mauritius | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George III |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 3 December 1810 |
Abolition | 19 April 1992 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971[11]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Mauritius (1810–1968)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1810–1901) | ||||||
King George III | 4 June 1738 | 29 January 1820 | 3 December 1810 | 29 January 1820 | *Grandson of George II | |
King George IV | 12 August 1762 | 26 June 1830 | 29 January 1820 | 26 June 1830 | *Son of George III | |
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 26 June 1830 | 20 June 1837 | *Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1961) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 12 March 1968 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Mauritius (1968–1992)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1968–1992) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 12 March 1968 | 12 March 1992 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Nigeria CAF with Monarchy Template Done
editMonarchy of Nigeria | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George V |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 1 January 1914 |
Abolition | 1 October 1963 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971[12]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Nigeria (1914–1960)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1914–1963) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 1 January 1914 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 1 October 1960 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Nigeria (1960–1963)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1960–1963) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 1 October 1960 | 1 October 1963 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Pakistan AFC with Monarchy Template Done
editMonarchy of Pakistan | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George VI |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 15 August 1947 |
Abolition | 23 March 1956 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Pakistan (the Pakistani monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of the Dominion of Pakistan from 1947 to 1956 [13]. Pakistan shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Pakistan. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 23 March 1956, when Pakistan became a republic within the Commonwealth. Pakistan left the Commonwealth in 1972 but rejoined in 1989, then suspended from the Commonwealth twice: first 18 October 1999 to 22 May 2004 and 22 November 2007 to 22 May 2008.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarch of Pakistan (1947–1956)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1947–1956) | ||||||
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 15 August 1947 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 23 March 1956 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Rhodesia CAF with Monarchy Template ???
editMonarchy of Rhodesia | |
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Federal | |
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George V |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 1 October 1923 |
Abolition | 2 March 1970 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Southern Rhodesia (1923–1965)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1923–1965) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 1 October 1923 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 11 November 1965 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Rhodesia (1965–1970)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1965–1970) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 11 November 1965 | 2 March 1970 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Sierra Leone CAF with Monarchy Template Done
editMonarchy of Sierra Leone | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George III |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 11 March 1792 |
Abolition | 19 April 1971 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971[14]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Sierra Leone (1792–1961)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1792–1901) | ||||||
King George III | 4 June 1738 | 29 January 1820 | 11 March 1792 | 29 January 1820 | *Grandson of George II | |
King George IV | 12 August 1762 | 26 June 1830 | 29 January 1820 | 26 June 1830 | *Son of George III | |
King William IV | 21 August 1765 | 20 June 1837 | 26 June 1830 | 20 June 1837 | *Son of George III | |
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 20 June 1837 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1961) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 27 April 1961 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Sierra Leone (1961–1971)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1961–1971) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 27 April 1961 | 19 April 1971 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of South Africa CAF with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of South Africa | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George V |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 31 May 1910 |
Abolition | 31 May 1961 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of South Africa (the South African monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign the Union of South Africa from 1910 to 1961 [15]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of the Union of South Africa. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 31 May 1961, when South Africa became a republic and left the Commonwealth. On 1 June 1994 South Africa became republic within the Commonwealth, after the end of Apartheid.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of South Africa (1910–1961)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1910–1961) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 31 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 31 May 1961 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Tanganyika CAF with Monarchy Template Done
editMonarchy of Tanganyika | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | King George V |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 30 May 1919 |
Abolition | 9 December 1962 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971[16]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Tanganyika (1919–1961)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1919–1961) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 30 May 1919 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 9 December 1961 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Tanganyika (1961–1962)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1961–1962) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 9 December 1961 | 9 December 1962 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Trinidad and Tobago CONCACAF with Monarchy Template Done
editMonarchy of Trinidad and Tobago | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | Queen Victoria |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 1 January 1899 |
Abolition | 1 August 1976 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Ceylon (the Ceylonese monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Ceylon (1815–1948) and then the Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1948 to 1971[17]. Ceylon shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Ceylon. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Trinidad and Tobago (1899–1962)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1899–1901) | ||||||
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 1 January 1899 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1962) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 31 August 1962 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Trinidad and Tobabgo (1962–1976)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1962–1976) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 31 August 1962 | 1 August 1976 | *Daughter of George VI |
Monarchy of Uganda CAF with Monarchy Template Done Complete
editMonarchy of Uganda | |
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File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg | |
Details | |
Style | His/Her Majesty |
First monarch | Queen Victoria |
Last monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Formation | 1 July 1890 |
Abolition | 9 October 1963 |
Pretender(s) | Queen Elizabeth II |
The Monarchy of Uganda (the Ugandan monarchy) was the system of government in which a hereditary monarch was the sovereign of British Uganda (1890–1962) and then the Dominion of Uganda from 1962 to 1963[18]. Uganda shared the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Uganda. The Royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701.
The monarchy was abolished in 9 October 1963, when Uganda became a republic within the Commonwealth.
List of monarchs
editPortrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
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Monarchs of British Uganda (1890–1962)edit | ||||||
House of Hanover (1890–1901) | ||||||
Queen Victoria | 24 May 1819 | 22 January 1901 | 1 July 1890 | 22 January 1901 | *Niece of William IV | |
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1901–1910) | ||||||
King Edward VII | 9 November 1841 | 6 May 1910 | 22 January 1901 | 6 May 1910 | *Son of Victoria | |
House of Windsor (1910–1962) | ||||||
King George V | 3 June 1865 | 20 January 1936 | 6 May 1910 | 20 January 1936 | *Son of Edward VII | |
King Edward VIII | 23 June 1894 | 28 May 1972 | 20 January 1936 | 11 December 1936 (Abdicated) |
*Son of George V | |
King George VI | 14 December 1895 | 6 February 1952 | 11 December 1936 | 6 February 1952 | *Son of George V | |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 6 February 1952 | 9 October 1962 | *Daughter of George VI | ||
Monarch of Uganda (1962–1963)edit | ||||||
House of Windsor (1962–1963) | ||||||
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | Monarch From | Monarch Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
Queen Elizabeth II | 21 April 1926 | 9 October 1962 | 9 October 1963 | *Daughter of George VI |
References
edit- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Fiji, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ The Gambia, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Ghana, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Guyana, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ India, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Kenya, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Malawi, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Pakistan, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ South Africa, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Sri Lanka, Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- ^ Uganda, Britannica Online Encyclopedia