1952- H.M. Elizabeth II of
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her other
Realms and Territories Queen, Defender of the Faith, Head of the
Commonwealth
Until 1953 her title was Queen
of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Overseas Dominions. She is
head if state in 15 countries apart from Great Britain and as
Head of the Commonwealth she is the front person of the organization
of many other former British colonies and territories. She is the
first child of The Duke and Duchess of York. Although when born it was
unlikely that she would become Queen, events in the 1930s led to her
father's Accession and her becoming heir to the Throne. Her reign takes
place during a period of great social change, she has carried out her
political duties as Head of State, the ceremonial responsibilities of
the Sovereign and an unprecedented programme of visits in the United
Kingdom, Commonwealth and overseas.
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary is the
mother of three sons and a daughter. Married to Phillip Mountbatten,
former Prince of Greece. (b. 1926-).
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 1966-
The Maori Queen Kuini Te Ata-i Rangi-Kaahu Koroki Te Rata
Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau, New Zealand (23.05-)
She is
Queen or Kingitanga of the Tainui and Ariki nui (Paramount Chief) of
the other Maori Groups and Tribes. Her role is primarily
ceremonial but she is vital to the Maori, who strongly maintain
their own culture. She attends 28 Poukai (formal Maori assemblies)
each year. She is much respected and admired and conducts many
travels abroad. Her name in official
Newzealandian use is Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu and is
usually addressed as Te Arikinui, or Dame Te Ata.
Mother of six children. (b. 1932-).
 1972-
H.M. Margrethe II, by the Grace of God, Denmark's
Queen
Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces and
Head of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church. The Rigsfælleskab - or
Commenwealth of the Realm - includes the external territories of
The Faero Islands and Greenland.
She
has engaged in translation
work and made her mark artistically in several genres. She has
made a point of knowing and reaching out to all parts of the
realm, and the Faeroe Islands and Greenland are favorite
destinations. The Queen has also succeeded in giving her
traditional New Year Message a strongly personal touch, which
has helped to consolidate her popularity.
She
succeeded her father,
Frederik 9, and married to Count Henri de Laborde de Monpezat,
Prince Henrik. Margrethe Alexandrine þorhildur Ingrid is mother
of two sons. (b. 1940-)
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 1980-
H.M. Beatrix, By the Grace of God, Queen of the
Netherlands
Queen Beatrix Wilhelmina
Armgard is also Princess van Oranje-Nassau, Princess van
Lippe-Biesterfeld
etc, etc, etc. The Kingdom of The Netherlands includes the
external territories of Aruba and The Nederlandse Antillen. She
succeeded upon the abdication of her mother,
Queen Juliana, and she
closely follows affairs of government and maintains regular
contact with ministers, state secretaries, the vice-President of
the Council of State, the Queen's Commissioners in the
provinces, burgomasters, and Dutch ambassadors etc. She meets
the Prime Minister every Monday. Much of her work consists of
studying and signing State documents. She regularly receives
members of parliament, as well as other authorities on social
issues.
Married to Prince Claus of the Netherlands, Jonkheer von Amfeld
(1926-2002), and mother of 3 sons. (b. 1938-). |
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