Monarchies have existed since the beginning of time, the oldest ones in the world will certainly surprise you All through human history, there have been countless empires, kingdoms, and dynasties that have marked our civilization forever. These Kingdoms Have Withstood The Test Of Time. The beautiful European kingdom of Sweden comes in eighth place! Founded in 970 AD, the Swedes are one of Europe’s most ancient ruling families. How has some monarchies survived all these tests for so long from generation to generation?

