Explore who held power in each world throne this year.

Spain
Juan Carlos I of Spain
all year
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 Ali Vâsib
from 19 Jan
Eastern Mediterranean

Japan
Hirohito
all year
East Asia