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Andorra

Two co-princes, rather than a single hereditary ruling family. We read the constitution before drawing comparisons.

House / model: Ex officio co-principality

Constitutional form: Parliamentary co-principality

Andorra la Vella

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Sources and further research

  1. Government of Andorra: coat of arms at Casa de la Vall

    The mitre and crozier in the upper quarter represent the Bishopric of Urgell and the episcopal side of the co-principality.

  2. Government of Andorra: law on state symbols — consolidated text

    The mitre and crozier in the upper quarter represent the Bishopric of Urgell and the episcopal side of the co-principality.

  3. Court history: Andorra · 1278

    The first paréage establishes the basis of shared lordship between the Bishop of Urgell and Count of Foix.

  4. Court history: Andorra · 14 March 1993

    A referendum approves modern Andorra’s constitution, preserving the institution of the co-princes.

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