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Monarchy of Ceylon AFC with Monarchy Template Done Complete

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Monarchy of Ceylon
Coat of Arms of Ceylon
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Ceylon
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George III
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation18 March 1815
Abolition22 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Fiji
Coat of arms of Fiji
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Fiji
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchQueen Victoria
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation10 October 1874
Abolition6 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of the Gambia
Coat of Arms of Gambia
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of the Gambia
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George IV
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation17 October 1821
Abolition24 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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
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

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Monarchy of Ghana
Coat of arms of Ghana
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Ghana
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George IV
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation7 May 1821
Abolition1 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Guyana
Coat of Arms of Guyana
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Guyana
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing William IV
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation21 July 1831
Abolition23 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of India
Coat of Arms of India
King George VI of India
Details
StyleHer Majesty
1858-1876
His/Her Imperial Majesty
1876-1948
His/Her Majesty
1948-1950
First monarchQueen Victoria
Last monarchKing George VI
Formation1 May 1876
Abolition26 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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
  • ^[note 1] On 28 April 1876 Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in the United Kingdom.
  • ^[note 2] On 1 January 1877 Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in India
  • ^[note 3] On 22 June 1948 King George VI abandoned the title King-Emperor

Monarchy of Ireland UEFA

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Monarchy of Ireland
Coat of Arms of Ireland
King George VI of Ireland
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarch[[]]
Last monarchKing George VI
Formation17 October 1171
Abolition29 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
House of Tudor (1542–1603)
King Henry VIII 28 June 1491 28 January 1547 6 February 1542 28 January 1547 *Son of Henry VII
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
80px [[]] *
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
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

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Monarchy of Kenya
File:Kenya Coat of Arms-detail.svg
Coat of Arms of Kenya
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Kenya
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchQueen Victoria
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation1 July 1895
Abolition12 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Malawi
Coat of Arms of Malawi
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Malawi
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing Edward VII
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation6 July 1907
Abolition6 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Malta
Coat of Arms of Malta
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Malta
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George III
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation5 September 1800
Abolition13 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Mauritius
Coat of Arms of Mauritius
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Mauritius
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George III
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation3 December 1810
Abolition19 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Nigeria
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Nigeria
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George V
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation1 January 1914
Abolition1 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Pakistan
Coat of Arms of Pakistan
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Pakistan
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George VI
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation15 August 1947
Abolition23 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)

Monarch of Pakistan (1947–1956)

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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 ???

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Monarchy of Rhodesia
Federal
Coat of Arms of Rhodesia
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Rhodesia
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George V
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation1 October 1923
Abolition2 March 1970
Pretender(s)Queen Elizabeth II
Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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Monarchy of Sierra Leone
Coat of Arms of Sierra Leone
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Sierra Leone
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George III
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation11 March 1792
Abolition19 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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
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

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Monarchy of South Africa
Coat of Arms of South Africa
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of South Africa
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George V
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation31 May 1910
Abolition31 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.

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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

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Monarchy of Tanganyika
Coat of Arms of Tanganyika
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Tanganyika
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchKing George V
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation30 May 1919
Abolition9 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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
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

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Monarchy of Trinidad and Tobago
Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Trinidad and Tobago
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchQueen Victoria
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation1 January 1899
Abolition1 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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
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

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Monarchy of Uganda
Coat of Arms of Uganda
File:Queen Elizabeth II Tiara.jpg
Queen Elizabeth II of Uganda
Details
StyleHis/Her Majesty
First monarchQueen Victoria
Last monarchQueen Elizabeth II
Formation1 July 1890
Abolition9 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

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Portrait Name Birth Death Monarch From Monarch Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
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)

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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

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