What makes a country a 'kingdom'? does it have to have a queen or king?

Question

What makes a country a 'kingdom'? does it have to have a queen or king?

Answer 1

Suppose so. You also get an earldom and a dukedom whilst an emperor rules an empire and a dictator rules a dictatorship

Answer 2

Yes. It is a monarchial territory ruled by a king or queen. If you say "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", you are referring to the territory ruled by Queen Elizabeth II (Highest authority in the territory).

Answer 3

i guess it must have a king, most probably as the most powerful person in the country..

Answer 4

Yes, it must have a king or queen.

Kingdom

The rank, quality, state, or attributes of a king; royal authority; sovereign power; rule; dominion; monarchy.

The territory or country subject to a king or queen; the dominion of a monarch; the sphere in which one is king or has control.