In this podcast, you’ll learn about the kings and queens of Europe and some English vocabulary related to monarchies.
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There are (is) specific vocabulary that are using (used) in the monarchy
European monarchies
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How many European countries currently have monarchies?
1. United Kingdom: King Charles III (Includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland)
2. Spain: King Felipe VI
3. Sweden: King Carl XVI Gustaf
4. Norway: King Harald V
5. Denmark: Queen Margrethe II
6. Netherlands: King Willem-Alexander
7. Belgium: King Philippe
8. Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri
9. Liechtenstein: Prince Hans-Adam II (although his son, Prince Alois, serves as regent)
10. Monaco: Prince Albert II
11. Andorra: Co-Princes: The President of France (Emmanuel Macron) and the Bishop of Urgell (Joan-Enric Vives Sicília)
12. Vatican City: Pope Francis (as an absolute elected monarch)
Royal Vocabulary
A royalist/monarchist – someone who supports monarchy
On the throne
Heir to the throne
The next in line to the throne
To dethrone – to remove a monarch from power
Sovereign – a supreme ruler, especially a king or queen
To reign – to rule a kingdom/A reign
To wear the crown (coronation)
To abdicate
Consort – The spouse of a reigning monarch.
Interesting facts
Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria in 2015 with over 63 years on the throne.
The real surname of the British royal family was and should really be Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.It was only changed to Windsor in 1917 because a Germanic surname was not desirable during WWI.
Spain transitioned to a constitutional monarchy after the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, with King Juan Carlos I playing a key role in Spain’s democratic restoration. (You could put an interesting slant to Spain’s history and say that Franco was in fact the most successful republican in Spain’s history, as his time as leader is by far the longest period without a monarch in Spain!)
Kings and queens usually die, get overthrown in a revolution, or are voted out of power, Not so in the case of “Rey Emeritus Juan Carlos I of Spain, who basically retired, allowing his son to take over!
Sweden changed its laws in 1980 so that the firstborn child, regardless of gender, inherits the throne.
Norway’s monarchy is one of the oldest in Europe, dating back to the 9th century.
Belgium has a rather young monarchy, having only established itself in 1831, when Leopold I became the first King of the Belgians.
Liechtenstein’s royal family is considered one of the wealthiest in Europe, largely due to its banking and financial services industry.
Monaco’s royal family, especially through the marriage of Prince Rainier III to actress Grace Kelly, became a symbol of glamour and international celebrity.
The Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, and the Pope is both its spiritual and political leader, holding absolute power over the city-state.
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