stackyFACTSDue to a convoluted medieval treaty from 1278, this tiny mountain nation is officially a 'co-principality'. The dual monarchs are a local Spanish bishop and whoever currently happens to be the elected President of France. Emmanuel Macron is technically royalty in a country he didn't even have to campaign in.
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