Most monarchs are groomed from birth as an heir but not for the Jordanian king who only discovered his fate two weeks before he inherited the throne.

Situated in "a tough neighbourhood", Jordan is not just an important player in the middle-east region - it's also essential for the West that it remains stable.

Since returning to the White House Donald Trump is demanding the country takes in more Palestinian refugees from Gaza, which Abdullah II is refusing.

The US president is also pausing foreign aid to Jordan.

We'll find out how the country is coping with an economic struggle, and learn how the Jordanian royal family are covered by the press.

Plus how a 2021 alleged coup caused international headlines as a royal family rift hit boiling point.

Guests:

Rana Sweiss, journalist

Jonathan Dagher, Reporters Without Borders

Hosted by Daniel Rosney

Our email is: [email protected]

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Europe's longest-reigning monarch has seen the world change over the course of his reign.

A constant figure since 1973, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden lost his remaining political power within a year or so of becoming monarch.

Has he been successful in remaining relevant as a ceremonial figure? We look at the data over 30 years to see what shape the Swedish royal family is in now.

Plus we find out what it was like filming a documentary for two years with the king.

Guests:

Daniel Jansson, SOM Institute

Karin af Klintberg, filmmaker

Hosted by Daniel Rosney

'The King' trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ9XAevNgg0

Our email is: [email protected]

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How did the first year of King Frederik X of Denmark's reign go?

We go back to look at his mother's shock abdication, learn how he's struggled with public speaking, and discuss if he can play a role in talks over Greenland - an autonomous territory of Denmark - which Donald Trump wants to buy.

Guests:

Silla Bakalus, B.T. journalist

Lars Hovbakke Sørensen, Associate Professor at Absalon University College

Hosted by Daniel Rosney

'Kongeord' by Frederick X and Jens Anderson can be purchased online

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Subscribe to It’s Reigning Men now, and join us as Daniel Rosney uncovers the power, the privilege and the politics of modern monarchs.

Interested in Kings, Queens, power and palaces?

This is the new podcast for you as we delve deeper into the men who reign over more than 40 countries.

Released weekly, with some bonus episodes along the way, join in as we explore who these men are.

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