United Kingdom
- Personal union with Hanover from 1801 to 1837, when differing succession laws resulted in Queen Victoria ascending the British throne and her uncle Ernest Augustus that of Hanover.
- Personal union with Ireland from 1922 to 1937/1949 (see Irish head of state from 1936-1949).
- Personal union with 33 other Commonwealth realms at various times since 1931. As at 2012 there are 16 Commonwealth Realms.
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