This is part of a massive misunderstanding. Monarchy is not gone at all, it's a functioning power system, waiting for the day when it's time for a comeback. Sim

This is part of a massive misunderstanding. Monarchy is not gone at all, it's a functioning power system, waiting for the day when it's time for a comeback. Similarly the catholic church. They just swap out the pope for a pro-gay one and otherwise just wait. These systems think in centuries.