A monarchy is a state ruled by an individual who has a position at the apex of an aristocratic pyramid of honour and authority which is generally inherited through a family connection. Monarchy is a very ancient system of government (it was, indeed,...

an institution which was for a long time essential to the Hindu view of social order. It developed in the Āryan society in the aftermath of their conquest of India from the function of tribal chieftains and heads of clans who had risen to...

The greatest monarch on the proudest throne, is oblig’d to sit upon his own arse. (Poor...

For the documentary series, see Monarchy (TV series). For the comic series, see Monarchy (comics). Forms of governmentPart of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:  •  • edit A monarchy, from the Greek...

The lineage of Thailand's present dynasty began in 1782 with a general whose claim upon the throne was based on ability rather than bloodline. The first king of the Chakri dynasty validated his reign by moving the seat of his government to Bangkok. He...

Fifty years ago Wednesday, a 25-year-old woman was awakened in a hunting lodge -- a posh treehouse, actually -- in Kenya and told that her father had died. Therefore she was immediately Elizabeth II, sovereign. Tony Blair, the 10th prime minister of Elizabeth...

Nepal's parliament voted Friday in favor of abolishing the centuries-old monarchy and turning this Himalayan nation into a republic.The decision to remove the king, however, would be implemented only after elections to a special assembly expected to be held by mid-April next year.The vote endorsed...

Parliament began debate Thursday on abolishing the world's last Hindu monarchy, and the only question for most lawmakers was when to get rid of the king.Nepal's former communist rebels, who last year signed a peace deal and joined parliament, want the monarchy abolished immediately, and...

Compares the experience of the governments of England and Spain.