10 Huge Unresolved Mysteries In Mario Games

10. Who Rules The Mushroom Kingdom?

Easily the most recognisable location in all of the Super Mario universe, the Mushroom Kingdom is a peaceful land filled with rolling green hills, bright flowers and the odd Koopa Troopa or Goomba. And whether it be through running through World 1-1 in the original game of the franchise, or powering through a Mario Circuit in a Mario Kart, undoubtedly its most famous landmark is Princess Peach's grand castle.

The hub of power in the Mushroom Kingdom and the scene of most of Bowser or the Koopaling's kidnappings, Princess Peach's home is essential to pretty much every Mario release. The good Princess is therefore shown as being the key to power in the kingdom, which is fine, but it does open up the question of why isn't there a King or Queen Peach in the games to interact with?

How powerful is Princess Peach in the games? Is there a King or Queen to rule over the kingdom? Is the Mushroom kingdom a place where Princess is the highest position of power? We know from Superstar Saga about the power structure in the rivalling Bean Kingdom and see some kings transformed in Super Mario Bros. 3, but there are still so many questions left unanswered by Princess Peach just existing.