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In 2013, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands stepped down and handed the throne to her son, Willem Alexander. In 2022 Queen Elizabeth II of the UK died at the age of 96 and her son, Charles III inherited the throne. And on January 14th, 2024, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark abdicated in favor of her son, Frederik X. In just over 10 years, the world has gone from three accomplished, popular and long reigning Queens Regnant to zero. That’s right, there are no female monarchs anywhere in the world. The future may be female, but not in the archaic system of hereditary monarchy. However there are several female heirs waiting in succession lines to be the next great Queen regnant. Let’s take a look at which monarchies even allow women to occupy their thrones, and count down from those which will have to wait a few generations before getting a female sovereign, to those which are just one heartbeat, or abdication away from welcoming the World’s next Queen Regnant.

11. Luxembourg No women in direct succession
10. Bhutan Sonam Yangdento, 3rd in line, cadet
9. Tonga Princess Halaevalu, Princess Nanasipau’u and Princess Salote, all cadet
8. The United Kingdom & Commonwealth Realms Princess Charlotte, 3rd in line, cadet
7. Monaco Princess Gabriella, 2nd in line, cadet
6. Denmark Princess Isabella, 2nd in line, cadet
5. Norway Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 2nd in line, direct succession
4. Spain Leonor, Princess of Asturias, heir to the throne
3. The Netherlands CatharinaAmalia, Princess of Orange, heir to the throne
2. Belgium Princess Elisabeth, heir to the throne
1. Sweden Crown Princess Victoria, heir to the throne, Princess Estelle, 2nd in line, direct succession
Wild Cards:
Andorra Could have elected Princess any time, next election 2027
Thailand King Rama X will name heir, Princess Bajrakitiyabha is a contender

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