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constitutional monarchy

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl mon-er-kee, -tyoo-] / ˈkɒn stɪˌtu ʃə nl ˈmɒn ər ki, -ˌtyu- /


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The German Empire, which had only existed for 17 years when Wilhelm took the throne in 1888, was a half-baked constitutional monarchy.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

He cites Britain and the U.S. as examples France might have followed to create a constitutional monarchy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Born in Bangkok on August 12, 1932, as the country transitioned from absolute to constitutional monarchy, Sirikit Kitiyakara was the daughter of a diplomat who was a minor royal himself.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

Royal historian Ed Owens said: "It is once these children hit adulthood that disillusionment with the monarchy starts to set in. The 18-to-24s have never been so sceptical about the benefits of constitutional monarchy."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024

Montesquieu wrote in favour of a constitutional monarchy such as then existed in England, and his work shadowed forth a future for the middle class in France.

From Heresy: Its Utility And Morality A Plea And A Justification by Bradlaugh, Charles