The passing of Queen Elizabeth II ended one of the world's longest reigns and saw King Charles III ascend the throne. For those in many countries, the focus on the succession of the constitutional monarchy seemed distant. But many of these nations once had a monarchy of their own! With changing political landscapes and civil unrest, most of them took steps to abolish their monarchies permanently during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Intrigued? Click on to discover the countries that abolished their own monarchies.