Looking for a good pub quiz question? This one might catch some people out. Europe has a surprising number of monarchies, ranging from the well known to the obscure. They cover the spectrum from constitutional monarch through power sharing to absolute ruler. The youngest monarchy was instituted in 1929 (and that's a clue).
I like history. If it is sometimes weird and wonderful, so much the better.
Showing posts with label Andorra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andorra. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
When One Prince is Not Enough: Andorra
Among the dwarf states of Europe, the Principality of Andorra is the largest. Until quite recently, it was an absolute monarchy. It was governed not by one, but two princes, and both are not citizens of Andorra. They don't even live in Andorra. To make the case even more curious, it is not a hereditary monarchy.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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