Monarchy

Constitutional monarchy

It is a case where a king/ruler sublets his powers to a democratic system within monarchical realms. The monarch hence becomes a constitutional authority and heads the state. The Prime minister is a part of the elected government that is responsible for the executive organ. A constitutional monarch, unlike an absolute monarch exercises his powers after consenting with the government and/or the elected bodies.

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Barbados
Belgium
Cambodia
Canada
Denmark
Jamaica
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Spain
Sweden
Thailand
United Kingdom



Constitutional monarchy with active monarch

In countries like Bahrain, Bhutan, U.A.E., etc a constitutional monarch exercises more powers and plays an active role. Some powers are shared with the nation's active executive, Prime minister which is solely at the discretion of the monarch.


Absolute monarchy

The king is above the land, law, executive and its people. He is the supreme head of state, government and legislature.

Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia