Tracking Albo

Anthony Albanese became the 31st Prime Minister of Australia on 23 May 2022 Updated every so often On 31 May 2022, at 8 days in office, he overtook Frank Forde to become the 30th-longest-serving PM (and second-shortest-serving) On 12 June 2022, at 20 days in office, he overtook Sir Earle Page to become the 29th-longest-serving …

The Swedish Royal Consorts

From the origins of the kingdom until 1973, the wife of a reigning King of Sweden was titled Queen of the Swedes. Since 1973, the position has been called Queen of Sweden. There's no formal title for the husband of a reigning Queen of Sweden, but they've been historically known as a Prince Consort of Sweden. Listed first …

The Swedish Monarchs

The Kingdom of Sweden emerged some time in the first millennium AD. Exactly when is not certain; like the nearby Kingdom of Denmark, its early history is shrouded by myth, legend, and a general lack of reliable sources. I thus begin this list with the earliest monarch known to have been fully historical - Eric the Victorious. Note …

The Swedish Line of Succession

The line of succession to the throne of the Kingdom of Sweden consists of the legitimate-born descendants of King Carl XVI Gustaf (born 1946), who has reigned since 1973, in birth order regardless of gender - i.e. absolute primogeniture. Succession is governed by the 1810 Act of Succession, as amended in 1980. King Carl XVI Gustaf, …

Carl XVI Gustaf’s Descendants

Carl XVI Gustaf (born 30 April 1946), full name Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus Bernadotte, has reigned as King of Sweden since 15 September 1973. He was previously the Duke of Jämtland in the nobility of Sweden from 1946 until 15 September 1973, and the Crown Prince of Sweden from 29 October 1950 until 15 September 1973. He …

The World’s Leaders: A List – M

For the previous parts, see A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L. [Edit 24 Feb 2024: Malaysia has a new king.] MADAGASCAR The Republic of Madagascar's current state leaders are President Andry Rajoelina (born 1974), who assumed office on 16 December 2023; and Prime Minister Christian Ntsay (born 1961), …

Queen Silvia’s Ancestors

Silvia Renate Sommerlath (born 23 December 1943) has been Queen of Sweden since her marriage to King Carl XVI Gustaf on 19 June 1976. She is the mother of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, the heir apparent to the throne. The position of royal consort was last held by her stepgrandmother-in-law Lady Louise Mountbatten, and …