The British monarchy continues to capture the world's attention, from
Queen Elizabeth II's longevity to Kate Middleton's flawless hairstyles
to Prince George's tendency to look royally unimpressed. But there are
25 other royal families in the world, some who reign as figureheads and
others who rule with political power. Here are some you might not have
heard of.
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The King and Queen of the Netherlands pose with their family during the
annual summer photo call in Warmond, Netherlands.
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The Jordanian royal family celebrates the
country's 70th Independence Day in May 2016. Princess Iman is missing
from the photo, but she's becoming a style icon in her own right.
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The royal family of Belgium on a family ski trip to Switzerland in
February 2016.
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The Danish Royal Family at their annual summer photocall in Grasten,
Denmark, July 2016.
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Japan's royal family poses with the family pet at their Togu Palace home
in Tokyo.
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CAMBODIA - King Norodom Sihamoni, a bachelor, watches Cambodia's annual
water festival celebrations in November 2016.
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Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg holds an umbrella for his wife, Princess
Stephanie, as they arrive at the celebration of King Harald and Queen
Sonja of Norway's 80th birthdays in May.
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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden holds Prince Oscar after his
Christening ceremony in May 2016.
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Members of the royal family look out from the balcony of Buckingham
Palace during the Trooping the 2017 Colour parade in London, England.
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King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway and family attend a garden party
during the Royal Silver Jubilee Tour in Trondheim, Norway. |