Monarchy of Monaco Monarchy of Monaco The Sovereign Prince () or Princess of Monaco () is the reigning monarch and head of state of the Principality of Monaco. All reigning princes and princesses have officially taken the name of the House of Grimaldi, although some have belonged to other families (Goyon de Matignon or Polignac) in the male line. The present reigning prince is Albert II. Monaco, along with Liechtenstein and Vatican City, is one of only three states in Europe where the monarch still plays an active role in day-to-day politics. The Prince or Princess of Monaco exercises his or her authority
Dynasty of Isin Dynasty of Isin The Dynasty of Isin refers to the final ruling dynasty listed on the "Sumerian King List" ("SKL"). The dynasty was situated within the ancient city of Isin (today known as the archaeological site of Ishan al-Bahriyat). It is believed to have "fl." "c." 1953—1717 BCE according to the short chronology timeline of the ancient Near East. It was preceded on the "SKL" by the Third Dynasty of Ur. The Dynasty of Isin was later succeeded by the First Dynasty of Babylon. Ishbi-Erra ("fl." "c." 1953—1920 BCE by the short chronology) was the founder of the Dynasty of