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England to Netherlands: 7 countries with existing Monarchy

Let's examine seven monarchies, highlighting their unique political systems and how they balance traditional roles with modern governance, from ceremonial to influential monarchies

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United Kingdom

The UK is a constitutional monarchy where the monarch, currently King Charles III, has ceremonial roles. Political power is exercised by elected representatives in Parliament

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Japan

Japan's Emperor Naruhito serves as a ceremonial figurehead in a constitutional monarchy. Political authority rests with the elected government, headed by the Prime Minister

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is absolute monarchy. King Salman holds vast powers, combining executive, legislative, judicial authority. The King rules in conjunction Council of Ministers

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Sweden

Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. King Carl XVI Gustaf is ceremonial head of state. The real political power lies with elected Parliament (Riksdag), the Prime Minister

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Spain

Spain's King Felipe VI serves in a constitutional monarchy. The political system is a parliamentary democracy, where executive power is vested in Prime Minister

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Netherlands

The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy. King Willem-Alexander acts as ceremonial figurehead. Real political power is held by elected Parliament, the Prime Minister

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Thailand

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with King Maha Vajiralongkorn as the ceremonial head. Despite constitutional constraints, the monarchy wields significant influence

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