User:Kevin McE/sandbox/Monarchs list

Current monarchs who are head of state over sovereign states are listed below. After the exceptional case of the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms, whose reign extends over sixteen territories, they are listed alphabetically by name of their realm. (these two sentences replacing Entries below are listed beside their respective dominions, which are organised alphabetically. These monarchs reign as head of state in their respective sovereign states). Monarchs reigning over a constituent division, cultural or traditional polity are listed under constituent monarchs. For current claimants to abolished thrones, see pretenders.