The following is a guest post by Jessica Munis, an intern with the Digital Resources Division of the Law Library of Congress. She is a current student of history at American University.
In the 21st century, European monarchies are set to reach a turning point. Many countries are turning away from male primogeniture, allowing women to inherit royal titles and positions. This means that in the near future, five of Europe’s monarchies might be ruled by queens in their own rights. These queens, many of whom are part of Generation Z, will follow in the footsteps of European queen regnants before them, including the late Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for an unprecedented 70 years.