European countries where royal families rule

Several European nations still have reigning royal families, blending tradition with modern governance.

The United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark all have constitutional monarchies, where kings or queens serve as ceremonial heads of state while elected governments hold political power.

Liechtenstein and Monaco grant their monarchs greater authority, while Luxembourg retains a grand duke as its sovereign.

These royal families play vital cultural roles, attracting global attention with their history and traditions. While their powers are largely symbolic, they continue to shape national identity and heritage across Europe.