What is a Queen Regnant?
A Queen Regnant is a queen who rules as monarch by birthright; the male counterpart of a Queen Regnant would be a King Regnant. The role of a Queen Regnant varies, depending on the type of government she presides over. Some Queens Regnant are simply figureheads for their nations with minimal political power, for example, while others rule as active monarchs, taking a role in the government of their nations. When someone marries a Queen Regnant, he becomes known as a King Consort or Prince Consort. By convention, the title of King Consort is actually fairly rare, with most husbands of Queens Regnant being given the title of Prince. The partner of a Queen Regnant typically has no political power, although he may contribute advice and ideas to his wife as she runs the nation. Some notable examples of Queens Regnant include: Cleopatra, Elizabeth I, Liliuokalani, Isabella II of Spain, Maria Theresa of Austria, and Margartha II of Denmark. Many of these women were noted leaders, well known f
