Have you ever wondered which countries still have a monarch ruling over them? While some countries have abolished their monarchies, there are still many that have a king or queen as their head of state. These monarchies can be constitutional, where the monarch serves as a figurehead with limited powers, or absolute, where the monarch has more control over the government. The countries with monarchies often have rich histories and cultural traditions that are closely tied to their royal families. From the United Kingdom to Japan, there are many different types of monarchies around the world, each with their own unique customs and practices.
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