Kings and Queens

Everyone loved the last King of Spain, Alfonso XIII—until they learned about his disturbing life behind closed doors.

Blink and you'll miss the reigns of these monarchs—some who ruled for less than a month, others for less a week—some even ruled for a matter of hours. Let's examine the shortest-reigning monarchs in history.

Olga Of Kiev Facts. After her husband was killed by his enemies, Olga of Kiev proved that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Mary of Modena Facts. Meghan Markle may be a gossip magnet today, but it was Mary of Modena who practically invented royal scandal.

Olga Of Kiev Facts. After her husband was killed by his enemies, Olga of Kiev proved that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Mary of Modena Facts. Meghan Markle may be a gossip magnet today, but it was Mary of Modena who practically invented royal scandal.