The monarchy of the former Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen was abolished by coup d'etat staged by in 1962. Succession to the throne of Yemen follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The current Head of the Royal House of Yemen is 'Ageel … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Former Throne of Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen | Updated Aug 27 2023
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Succession: The O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa | Updated Apr 2 2023
The Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Samoa consists of two main islands, Savai'i and Upolu, two smaller islands (Apolima and Manono); and a number of uninhabited islands including the Aleipata Islands (Nu'utele, Nu'ulua, Fanuatapu and Namua). The country is located 40 … Continue reading Succession: The O le Ao o le Malo of Samoa | Updated Apr 2 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Thailand | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession to the throne of Thailand follows the rule of male-preference primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate daughter of the monarch inherits the throne, only if she has no living legitimate brothers and no deceased brothers who left surviving legitimate offspring. The following is the line of succession to the the throne of Thailand as of August 4, … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Thailand | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Bhutan | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession to the throne of Bhutan follows the rule of male-preference primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate daughter of the monarch inherits the throne, only if she has no living legitimate brothers and no deceased brothers who left surviving legitimate offspring. The following is the line of succession to the the throne of Bhutan as of August 4, … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Bhutan | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Cambodia | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession to the throne of Cambodia follows the rule of an elective monarchy, that is, the successor is elected for life by the Royal Council of the Throne. The following is the line of succession to the the throne of Cambodia as of August 4, 2023. The current reigning monarch is King Norodom Sihamoni. The current ruling dynasty is the House … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Cambodia | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Japan | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession to the throne of Japan follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the the throne of Japan as of August 4, 2023. The current reigning monarch is Emperor Naruhito. The current ruling dynasty is the House of Yamato: The Monarch: Emperor Naruhito (born … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Japan | Updated Aug 4 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Terengganu | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Terengganu is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Succession to the throne of Terengganu follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the throne of Terengganu as of August 3, 2023. The current monarch is … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Terengganu | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Selangor | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Selangor is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Succession to the throne of Selangor follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the throne of Selangor as of August 3, 2023. The current monarch is … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Selangor | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Perlis | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Perlis is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Succession to the throne of Perlis follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the throne of Perlis as of August 3, 2023. The current monarch is Tuanku … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Perlis | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Perak | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Perak is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. The line of succession in the current ruling dynasty of Perak is complex. It is the custom for the reigning Sultan to appoint princes to a hierarchy of princely titles which correspond to the line of succession. These princely titles … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Perak | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Pahang | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Pahang is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Succession to the throne of Pahang follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the throne of Pahang as of August 3, 2023. The current monarch is Al … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Pahang | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Negeri Sembilan | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Negeri Sembilan is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Negeri Sembilan is the only state within Malaysia with an elective monarchy. The practice of the elective monarchy in Negeri Sembilan inspired the decision implement the a rotational elective monarchy at the federal level for a newly independent Malaysia … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Negeri Sembilan | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Kelantan | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Kelantan is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Succession to the throne of Kelantan follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the throne of Kelantan as of August 3, 2023. The current monarch is Sultan Muhammad … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Kelantan | Malaysia | Updated Aug 3 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Kedah | Malaysia | Updated Aug 2 2023
Kedah is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Succession to the throne of Kedah follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the throne of Kedah as of August 2, 2023. The current monarch is Sultan Al-Aminul … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Kedah | Malaysia | Updated Aug 2 2023
Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Johor | Malaysia | Updated Aug 2 2023
Johor is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia, and one of nine Malaysian states governed by a monarchy. Succession to the throne of Johor follows the rule of agnatic (male) primogeniture, that is, the oldest living legitimate son of the monarch inherits the throne. The following is the line of succession to the throne of Johor as of August 2, 2023. The current monarch is Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan … Continue reading Succession: Line of Succession to the Throne of Johor | Malaysia | Updated Aug 2 2023
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