7 Countries That Are Run Like Game of Thrones
Most of the remaining monarchies in the world have been reduced to limited or symbolic power. Where are the Kings, Queens, and Sultans with the real power?! Check out our list of the seven countries still under kingdom rule, Game of Thrones style.
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Kings (And Queens) Of The World: Where Monarchies Still Exist
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/26/135413612/kings-and-queens-of-the-world-where-monarchies-still-exist
"The British royal family never seems to lack attention from the press - witness the hype surrounding the marriage of Prince William, second in line to the throne, and Kate Middleton."
Meet the world's other 25 royal families
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/07/22/meet-the-worlds-other-25-royal-families/
"With all the attention around Britain's forthcoming Royal Baby, you'd think the U.K. had a monopoly on monarchs -- infant or otherwise."
CIA World Factbook: Government Type
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2128.html
The International Commission and Association on Nobility
http://www.nobility-association.com/monarchytoday.htm
The Queen and the Commonwealth
http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchAndCommonwealth/Overview.aspx