The Head of State of the German Empire is Known as the Kaiser of Germany. The position was first held by Wilhelm I in 1871 and is currently held by Georg Friedrich I. The current heir apparent is Crown Prince Carl Friedrich.
| № | Kaiser | Reign | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
|
Wilhelm I (1797 - 1888) |
1871 | 1888 | |
| 2 | 
|
Frederick III (1831-1888) |
1888 | 1888 | |
| 3 | 
|
Wilhelm II (1859-1940) |
1888 | 1940 | |
| 4 | 
|
Wilhelm III (1882-1950 ) |
1940 | 1950 | |
| 5 | 
|
Wilhelm IV (1906 - 1987 ) |
1950 | 1987 | |
| 6 | 
|
Frederick IV (b. 1956 ) |
1987 | Incumbent | |