Countries keeping Royal traditions alive will blow your mind

The world mostly knows the Royal British family ruled by King Charles III – and his close relatives but did you know there are approximately 43 countries with royal families around the world?

There are few countries that still have royal families, spanning across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.

Here is a list of countries around the world that still maintain royal families:

Japan

Japan has a royal family, known as the Imperial Family, the world's oldest hereditary monarchy.

While the Emperor serves as a symbolic head of state and performs ceremonial duties, Japanese modern government is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system where real political power resides with the Cabinet and Prime Minister.

Japan’s current Emperor is Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.

Saudia Arabia

Saudia Arabia is a country where there is no parliament, and no elections; in short, it’s a absolute monarchy ruled by the Al Saud family.

The country's governance is based on Islamic law (Sharia), with the Quran serving as its constitution.

Jordan

There are several other monarchies in the Arab states. Kuwait and Qatar have Emirs, while Bahrain and Jordan have kings.

In this country, the king can use power of decree to rule someone out of the line of succession, is commander in chief of the armed forces.

He can pick the members of both the Senate and Constitutional Court.

Abdullah II has been on the throne since 1999.

Tonga

Tonga, unlike other Pacific nations that came under colonial rule, remains an independent kingdom.

King Tupou VI has been on the throne since 2015.

Denmark

The Danish Monarchy has existed for over 1000 years and is among the oldest in the world.

Netherlands

The Netherlands has been a constitutional monarchy since 1814.

The King is the head of state and together with the ministers he makes up the government.

Sweden

Sweden has a royal family and a monarchy, however, it is a constitutional monarchy where the royal family's role is primarily ceremonial and representative.

Thailand

Thailand has a royal family and is a constitutional monarchy with King Maha Vajiralongkorn as the head of state, leading the Chakri dynasty.

This dynasty has ruled the country since 1782.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The state has a royal family system, as it is a constitutional monarchy where the British monarch, King Charles III, is the head of state and is represented in the country by a Governor-General.