On April 30 Emperor Akihito of Japan will abdicate his seat on the Chrysanthemum Throne to make way for his son to rule and usher in the new imperial era of Reiwa in the country. The principality ...

Analysis - The nation formerly known as Swaziland - it is now eSwatini, although there is some debate about this - is one of the few remaining absolute monarchies in the world, and the only one in ...

The monarchy seems to be very much at odds with that. But I think out of an enduring sort of reverence and respect for the Queen those big debates have yet to be had. MALCOLM BRABANT, SPECIAL ...

A modern-day princess of Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini studied in the UK, California, US and at Sydney University in Australia She composed the song Hail Your ...

The UK awaits a trio of male monarchs King Charles III, Prince William, and Prince George. However, many of European neighbours are set to welcome queens to their thrones much sooner.

A monarchy is a form of government that has been around for centuries and usually consists of two types: absolute and constitutional. Currently, the United Kingdom operates under a constitutional ...

Eswatini, wedged between South Africa and Mozambique, is the last absolute monarchy in Africa and one of the few remaining in the world. King Mswati III, 55, has been the monarch since 1986, when ...

Kate is said to be aware of both the pressure of being Queen consort in the future and that her next move will not only shape her legacy but could help write a further chapter in the narrative of ...

Let’s take a look at other countries other than the U.K. that live under the British monarchy and countries that have a royal family all their own. Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588.