The majority of the ruling monarchy - is a tradition that exists due to the taxpayer's consent contain this charming anachronism. But, admittedly, there is in the world and the true kingdom, where the king has full power. This is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bhutan and Nepal.
In Europe, the most famous of the kingdom - is Great Britain, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Holland.
One of the oldest kingdoms - is the United Kingdom. It is a kingdom for over a thousand years, and it seems true to the traditions, the British, and the subsequent willing to spend a thousand years under the rule of the monarchy.
Windsor - current ruling monarchy. Despite the scandals that shook the throne of the last few decades, Queen Elizabeth manages to still maintain the prestige of the monarchy. The fact that interest in the English kings and heirs still great, demonstrated by the recent wedding of Prince William, overseen by the hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Once a brilliant Spanish Royal Court was in exile since the thirties of the last century. It was only after the death of the dictator Franco present King of Spain Juan Carlos I was able to return to the throne after the restoration.
Probably the biggest among Democrats kings - is the king of Norway and Sweden. Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf - a representative of the ruling dynasty Bernadotte, by the way, landed on the throne of Napoleon. Swedish King became the youngest king in the history of the dynasty - he ascended the throne at the age of 27 years. Currently, he is president of the Swedish branch of the "WWF" and a lot of time to protect the environment.
Loved his subjects Norwegian King Harald V walks quite freely in the royal park and the city, without protection and suites. He, like his father, King Olav V, was a member of the Olympic Games, however, above the eighth place has not risen.
The current Emperor of Japan came to the throne in the 89th year after the death of his predecessor, Emperor Hirohito, the kingdom which was the longest in the history of the country. Emperor of Japan is a symbol of the state and the unity of the country, as stated in the Constitution of Japan.