Current Monarchies
| State | Type | Succession | Monarch | Reign since | First in line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Constitutional | Hereditary (male-preference cognatic primogeniture) | Elizabeth II | 6 February 1952 | Charles, Prince of Wales |
| New Zealand |
6 February 1952 | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | 6 February 1952 | ||||
| Solomon Islands | 6 February 1952 | ||||
| Tonga | Hereditary (male-preference cognatic primogeniture) | Tupou VI | 18 March 2012 | ||
| Tuvalu | Hereditary (male-preference cognatic primogeniture) | Elizabeth II | 6 February 1952 | Charles, Prince of Wales | |
| Dependency | Type | Succession | Monarch | Reign since | Heir apparent |
| Pitcairn Islands |
Constitutional | Hereditary (male-preference primogeniture) | Elizabeth II | 6 February 1952 | Charles, Prince of Wales |
| Non-Sovereign | Type | Succession | Monarch | Reign since | Heir apparent |
| Māori King Movement |
Non-Sovereign | Elective | Tuheitia Paki | 21 August 2006 | none |
| Uvea |
Non-Sovereign | Elective | Kapiliele Faupala | 25 July 2008 | none |
| Alo |
Non-Sovereign | Elective | Vacant | - | none |
| Sigave |
Non-Sovereign | Elective | Polikalepo Kolivai | 3 July 2010 | none |
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