Illustrations by Christina Hess : Cat Queen (Elizabeth I), Napoleon Boneapart, Cleocatra, Jizo Bodhissatva, Henry V, Bruno The Brave, Joan of Bark and Marie Antoinippe.

(Yes, we’re aware that Bodhisattva and Joan of Arc were not monarchs. We just like the art.)

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(H/T: Joanne)