Monarchy in the 21st Century

Before you is a unique monograph, for the first time in domestic legal science offering a systematic study of modern monarchy as a constitutional and legal phenomenon. This book is a must-have for legal scholars. There are still 29 countries in the world with a monarchical form of government - and each of them has become the object of meticulous scientific analysis. The author not only describes the facts but also constructs a coherent picture: from the origins to the prospects for the development of monarchy in the context of modern political regimes. Three key blocks of research will reveal monarchy from unexpected angles: historical-typological analysis: genesis of the monarchical form of government, evolution and classification of monarchies, factors determining the stability of the institution. Relevant constitutional and legal regulation (data as of 01.12.2025): comparative analysis of the legislative frameworks of 29 monarchical states, features of the division of powers between the monarch and other government bodies, mechanisms for legitimizing monarchical power in the 21st century. Monarchy and political regime: the relationship between the form of government and the nature of the state regime, trends in the transformation of monarchies under the influence of democratization, forecasts for the development of the institution in the context of globalization. The value of the publication: relevance - the data is provided as of the end of 2025 - you receive the most up-to-date legal picture. Systematicity: from the theory of origin to practical cases of modern monarchies. Novelty: for the first time in domestic science, monarchy is considered through the prism of interaction with the political regime. Practicality: the material is structured for use in scientific and educational purposes. This book is for: students and postgraduates of law universities - as a fundamental source for coursework, diploma, and dissertation research. Teachers - to enrich lecture courses and seminars on constitutional law. Researchers - as a basis for further studies of forms of government. Practicing lawyers and politicians - to understand the mechanisms of functioning of monarchical systems. Everyone interested in the evolution of state institutions and their adaptation to modern realities. This monograph is a scientific work, as well as a tool for deep analysis of constitutional systems, a source of unique comparative data, a guide in discussions about the future of monarchy as a form of government. A study that can be called a "new starting point" in the study of monarchical institutions.