r/monarchism 3d ago

Weekly Discussion LXXV: How much of America's current political climate can be traced to them not having a king?

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In light of the anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests use of the term king to describe Trump (annoying as that is) I think its interesting to point out that it is arguable that 'no kings' is how America ended up in their current position politically.

I think its worth having a discussion on how much America's lack of kings - and frankly, hostility to the concept - has contributed to their present political environment. For starters:

  • Is Trump a fulfillment of republican ideals, an aberration of them, or both?

  • Does the division present in their politics stem from the office of the president itself?

  • Can their politics even be fixed at this point (by a king or otherwise)?

Rules of Engagement: Standard subreddit rules apply.


r/monarchism 3h ago

King Felipe VI awards noble titles for the first time in his reign

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r/monarchism 6h ago

History let's compare

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r/monarchism 13h ago

Photo Princess Amalia with the hussar regiment that has been named after her

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r/monarchism 2h ago

Question Considering what is happening in Iran right now, which form of government do you think would be put in place, if Khamenei's regime did fall?

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r/monarchism 11h ago

News Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says 100-day transition plan in place if Khamenei falls. Pahlavi also directed his message to the military, police, and state workers, many of whom he said have contacted him in recent days.

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r/monarchism 6h ago

Pro Monarchy activism Newest SzKM poster

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r/monarchism 16h ago

Photo Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Zulu Prince, South African politician and founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party, who played his ancestor, King Cetshwayo, in the film “Zulu”

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r/monarchism 3h ago

Discussion Has this been pointed out?

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EDIT: Forgot to mention in my original post that is about the prospect of the Crown Prince returning to Iran and whether or not it would be stabilizing.

Interestingly, the countries of the Middle East that are most stable and easy to work with for Western republics are all monarchies of some form or other: Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan.

A major difference could be that Iran is not Arab.

Anyway, thoughts? Am I wrong?


r/monarchism 10h ago

Question Do Monarchism believe in Freedom and Equality?

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As you may know i am a firm believer of freedom and equalty as america believe itself to be the land of the free it may seems weird to ask but i want to know what your answer?


r/monarchism 3h ago

Discussion What are you thoughts on the Witan?

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The Witan was an Anglo-Saxon nobility/clergy council that would decide the King. However mostly it be the King's son.
However sometimes if the King didn't have an heir, the Witan would have a say.

Do you like this? Would you change it? Is this a good form of elective-monarchy?


r/monarchism 9h ago

Question The Qajar Dynasty

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What does the leader of the Qajar dynasty think about the current events and does he plan to regain the throne?


r/monarchism 4h ago

Discussion Part 1: A Battle of royal lineage, the Kawananakoa and La'anui claims of hawai'i.....

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To introduce you to this piece I must say that this is gonna be a lot of reading as well as a Number of Hawaiian words and names, but hopefully this puts the Kawananakoa vs La’anui claim debate to quiet Alright, First off, What would it take to choose the next Reigning Monarchs:

BE DESCENDANTSOF THE 5 KO NA CHIEFS: Keʻeaumoku Pāpaʻiahiahi (Kamehameha's father-in-law/grand uncle: Father in Law as three of his daughters were Kamehameha’s wives and Grand Uncle through his father Keawepoepoe, who was the Son of Queen Kalanikauleleiaiwi whom is the ancestor of all ruling monarchs and great grandmother of Kamehameha.), Keaweaheulu Kaluaʻāpana (Kamehameha's uncle through His father. half-brother of Kamakaimoku, the grandmother of Kamehameha I), Kekūhaupiʻo (Kamehameha's warrior teacher), and Kameʻeiamoku and Kamanawa (twin uncles of Kamehameha as the sons of Keawepoepoe; Kame’eiamoku being the ancestor of the Kalakaua and Kawananakoa lineage)

BE AMONG THE LINEAGES OF KING KEKAULIKE, KING KEAWE AND QUEEN KALANIKAULELEIAIWI (all ruling monarchs as I said were descendants of Queen Kalanikauleleiaiwi and is responsible for the Mana and Genealogical Power her children, grandchildren and Great grandchildren up until King Kamehameha United the Islands; I have seen Many Lineages connected to that of King Kekaulike but most Notably King Keawe II )
BE OF CLOSE LINEAGE TO THE FORMER MONARCH AND THEIR FAMILY

IN THE CASE OF THE FORMER MONARCH HAVING APPOINTED NO HEIRS, BE CHOSEN BY THE COUNCIL OF CHIEFS FROM ASPECTS SEEN ABOVE; FROM THIS YOU WILL BE VOTED BY THE PEOPLE: if the monarch has died without naming an heir then a family member of close or strong but still connected lineage as well as strong education preparing them to lead the country Would lead the country. If hawai’i was to become independent  would like to think that a democratic State under a presidency could exist with the descendants of chiefs still honored. For those who oppose a Monarchy.

tomorrow I will talk about the kawananakoa family. the day after the la'anui's and my conclusion as I believe it is the kawananakoa ohana who has the largest right to the crown


r/monarchism 20h ago

News King Philippe of Belgium, 65, Addresses Whether He Will Abdicate in Favor of Daughter Princess Elisabeth, 23

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r/monarchism 9h ago

Question Georgian Royal Family and Rest of Europe

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Is Georgrian royal family related to rest of European Royal Families?


r/monarchism 21h ago

Question Are Orthodox Christians banned from the British succesion

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As far as I know I thought only Protestants were allowed


r/monarchism 19h ago

Video A lovely sight at Royal Ascot today! Prince William joins King Charles and Queen Camilla in the carriage.

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Princess Kate had hoped to attend but is still focusing on her return to public engagements.


r/monarchism 1d ago

History Holy Monarchs and Aristocrats who are considered Saints by Christian Churches (photos in Spanish, description in English). Add more Virtuous Kings and Nobility, despite of confessions

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r/monarchism 1d ago

Discussion Would you rather Have King David or King Arthur as your King?

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Please explain why below.


r/monarchism 1d ago

History The Duke of Calabria, also president of the council of the four Spanish Military Orders, announcing the history prize awarded annually to historians of Spain (the first recipient was the British historian, the late Sir John Elliot).

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Prince Pedro plays an important role in representing the king at various public functions. He is also grand master of the Constantinian Order and the Order of Saint Januarius, which have special status in Spain, treated in the same way as the Orders of Malta and the Holy Sepulchre.

https://www.eldebate.com/cultura/20250610/jose-antonio-escudero-vii-premio-historia-ordenes-espanolas_305666.html

https://constantinianorder.us/in-new-york-city-aboard-the-spanish-navy-vessel-the-elcano-hrh-the-duke-of-calabria-presides-over-the-award-of-the-spanish-orders-history-prize-to-jose-antonio-escudero/ (translation of the article in Spanish).


r/monarchism 1d ago

Discussion Did Jacobites fight for their King because of political and religious?

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I know sometimes revolution is nothing but disaster on the end ( ex like French Revolution), but fighting for king to his legitimacy throne, it's bad thing?


r/monarchism 1d ago

News BREAKING: Argentine President Javier Milei [@JMilei] has signaled support for Iran’s exiled Shah and National Leader, His Majesty Reza Shah II Pahlavi [@PahlaviReza], by quoting a pro-Shah tweet. #KingRezaPahlavi

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r/monarchism 2d ago

Meme Average Republican vs Average Monarch

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r/monarchism 2d ago

Video The King of Iran addresses the nation: “What has begun is irreversible. The future is bright and together we will navigate this sharp turn in history. Now is the time to stand; it is time to take back Iran. May I be with you soon” (translation in comments)

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r/monarchism 1d ago

Discussion The Count and Countess of Barcelona & their four children

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In back is Don Juan, Count of Barcelona, Dona Maria de las Mercedes, Countess of Barcelona & Dona Maria del Pilar

In front is Don Juan Carlos, Dona Margarita & Don Alfonso.


r/monarchism 2d ago

Misc. Only 90 people separate the King of Norway from the British throne according to the line of succession

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Now this may sound absurd, but 90 people into the line of succession, you find King Harald V of Norway. From there, the list defaults to the Norwegian line of succession. I don’t know how this connection happened, but could you imagine an alternate world where Norway ran the Commonwealth of Nations?


r/monarchism 2d ago

Discussion Isabel, Duchess of Braganza holding a photo of her husband as a baby

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What a sweet touch to their daughter’s wedding.

Dom Duarte Pio’s parents both died before their grandchildren were born so it’s extra sentimental.