The Canadian Monarchs

The modern nation of Canada - formerly the Dominion of Canada - was formed at Confederation on 1 July 1867, and has been a kingdom it's entire existence. It was initially formed from 3 provinces - Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick - but more territory has been added over the years. Since 1953, the …

The World’s Leaders: A List – J

The previous parts: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I. [Most recent edit 19 January 2024: Jordan's former prime minister Marouf al-Bakhit has passed away.] JAMAICA Jamaica's current state leaders are King Charles III (born 1948), who assumed the throne on 8 September 2022; Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (born 1951), who assumed …

The (Modern) Greek Queen Consorts

The first royal consort of the modern Kingdom of Greece, Amalia of Oldenburg, was titled Queen of Greece. All subsequent royal consorts were titled Queen of the Hellenes. There were no male consorts. At the end is the spouse of a monarch not traditionally counted as a royal consort. Princess Amalia of Oldenburg 22 December …

Just Because He Breathes

A very powerful read. https://justbecausehebreathes.com/

The (Modern) Greek Monarchs

The Kingdom of Greece was created in 1832, following the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire, and lasted until 1924, when the monarchy was abolished and replaced by the Second Hellenic Republic. The monarchy was restored again in 1935, but abolished for the final time in 1973. The first Greek monarch, Otto, was titled King …

Lot 1

My monthly reblog of an older post – this one the first I did. [This was an accident.] Blockbusters Reviewed The following are currently the 10 highest-grossing films of all time.  Contained right below each theatrical poster (and above the review) is the review’s rating. Avatar(2009) 9/10 Impressive. The depth of feelings could carry to …

The Danish Royal Consorts

Beginning in the 10th century, the wives of the reigning kings of the Kingdom of Denmark have been titled Queen of Denmark. There is no automatic title for the husband of a reigning queen; the one male consort, Henrik de Laborde de Monpezat, was eventually created Prince Consort of Denmark. At the end is a …