List of current queens regnant

List of current queens regnant

This is a list of the current reigning queens regnant, as opposed to queen consorts, and the start of their reign.

* Beatrix of the Netherlands, since 30 April 1980
* Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, since 6 February 1952
* Margrethe II of Denmark, since 14 January 1972

ee also

* List of current monarchs


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