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7 queens reigning in Europe right now

Here are the European countries that currently have queens, and how these currently reigning queens ascended to the throne.

Although many of Europe's monarchies no longer exist, there are several that are still going strong today — even if it is for purely symbolic reasons. Within those monarchies are a number of queens and queen consorts who serve as prominent social and cultural figures for the nations they represent.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium is somewhat of a renaissance woman.

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Current reign: Five years

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Queen Letizia Ortiz of Spain was a successful journalist who turned into a royal icon.

Current reign: Four years

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark made history for her country by ascending to the throne.

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Queen Silvia of Sweden actively supports humanitarian efforts.

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Current reign: 42 years

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Queen Sonja of Norway was Norway's first queen after more than half of a century.

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Current reign: 50 years

Her Majesty Queen Máxima, Princess of the Netherlands is a vocal supporter for human rights.

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Current reign: Five years

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-living British monarch ever.

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Current reign: 65 years

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