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There are no real de facto monarchies left, perhaps other than the saudis. Canada and UK are monarchies on paper only, the real power is wielded by the democrat
by donkeybeer 4y ago
There are no real de facto monarchies left, perhaps other than the saudis. Canada and UK are monarchies on paper only, the real power is wielded by the democratic system. I am sure the Queen has some powers available to herself, but if she actually try to wield them it would be highly unpopular.