The following list shows the reigning kings and queens of what ultimately would become Canada, before and after the conquest of New France in 1763.
| French (1534–1763) | British (1763–present) |
|---|---|
| Francis I (1515–47) | George III (1760–1820) |
| Henry II (1547–59) | George IV (1820–30) |
| Francis II (1559–60) | William IV (1830–37) |
| Charles IX (1560–74) | Victoria (1837–1901) |
| Henry III (1574–89) | Edward VII (1901–10) |
| Henry IV (1589–1610) | George V (1910–36) |
| Louis XIII (1610–43) | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Louis XIV (1643–1715) | George VI (1936–52) |
| Louis XV (1715–74) | Elizabeth II (1952–present) |
