Explore who held power in each world throne this year.

Spain
Juan Carlos I of Spain
from 22 Nov
Western Europe

Netherlands
Juliana of the Netherlands
all year
Western Europe

Sweden
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
all year
Northern Europe

Great Britain
Elizabeth II
all year
Western Europe

Papacy
Pope Paul VI
all year
Southern Europe
Ottoman Empire
Şehzade Mehmed Abdulaziz
all year
Eastern Mediterranean

Japan
Hirohito
all year
East Asia