10 Royal Families of the World


The Royal Family of Morocco:
The royal 'Alawi dynasty is the royal family of Morocco and has reigned over Morocco since the 17th century. Sultan Abd al-Aziz IV disappointed Moroccans by cooperating with the Europeans and was overthrown in 1908. His brother, Abd al-Hafiz, took the throne but gave up after the kingdom became a French protectorate in 1912. He was succeeded by his brother Yusuf. Yusuf's son Mohammed V became sultan in 1927. Mohammed VI is the current King of Morocco. He succeeded the throne on 23 July 1999 upon the death of his father, King Hassan II.

Royal Family of Liechtenstein:
The Liechtenstein dynasty is the family which reigns by constitutional, hereditary right over the nation of Liechtenstein. Only dynastic members of the House of Liechtenstein are eligible to inherit the throne, and the dynasty's membership, rights and responsibilities are definite by a law of the family, which is enforced by the reigning Prince. It is one among the oldest royal families of Europe. Currently the family is being headed by Prince Hans-Adam II.

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