FX.co ★ Kings and queens of the 21st century

Elizabeth became the Queen of Great Britain being a 25-year-old girl. In 2016, one of the main figures of London celebrated her 90th anniversary. It is noted that Elizabeth was not supposed to be on the royal throne, but her uncle Edward the Eight renounced the throne. It was then, in 1952, the era of the reign of Elizabeth II began.

Margrethe II has been on the Danish throne for 43 years - she became the queen of the state on January 15, 1972. Today Margrethe is 75 years old, so the current head of the Danish throne may well repeat the record of Queen Elizabeth.

The King of Swaziland, Mswati III, can not yet boast of an impressive term of reign - he has been sitting on the throne for 29 years. However, compared to his colleagues, Mswati is still very young, the ruler is not even 50.

The main woman of the Netherlands - Queen Beatrix, refused the throne two years ago in favor of her own son. The ex-holder of the monarchy of the state stayed on the throne for 33 years.

Belgium also has its kings. So, Albert II, once the head of the Belgian throne, abandoned the throne two years ago, after 20 years of rule. Now, his son Philip is the monarch of the country. Note, after the abdication, Albert II retained the royal rank.

In Norway, even today, Harald V reigns - he became the king when he was 24 years ago. Today, the monarch is 78 years old.

The only existing ruling emperor is the emperor of Japan Akihito, who is 81 years old. The monarch is on the throne for 25 years.

The longest ruling monarch in the history of Thailand is Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is on the throne since 1946, today Adulyadej is 87 years old.

In Sweden, since 1973 the throne is occupied by King Charles XV. Today the monarch is 69 years old.

Juan Carlos I reigned as King of Spain from 1975 until his abdication in 2014. The ex-king retained his title.

Qaboos bin Said is the Sultan of Oman. He rose to power after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur, in a palace coup in 1970.

Liechtenstein is also famous for its monarchs. Thus, the ruling prince of this state, Hans-Adam II, ascended the throne in 1989. After 15 years of government, he transferred the status of the prince to his son Alois, heir to the throne.