The Queen of Andor is the ruler of all of Andor. This Kingdom is ruled only by women and so can be considered a Queendom. After a Queen dies without a sure heir (a proclaimed and recognised Daughter-Heir) or is deposed, a woman who wants the throne must get approval by the majority of the noble houses of Andor, which was eleven great noble houses at the time of the Dragon Reborn. During the history of the Qeendom of Andor there have been many Succession Wars to establish the right of a noblewoman to rule. There have never been Kings of Andor, and Queens of Andor are full queens regnant.