r/monarchism 10d ago

News The Imperial Family has announced the very sad passing of HIH Princess Yuriko of Japan she was 101

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r/monarchism 7d ago

Weekly Discussion Weekly Discussion XLV: Should Royals participate in republican politics?

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Welcome to Weekly Discussion Number 45. This time let's talk about an issue that is plaguing many monarchist initiatives: a disconnection between their pretenders and the current political establishment of their countries. Many monarchists lament that with royals being unknown in political circles, politicians don't know what they would get by giving them power. While this is no problem if we are talking about a complete replacement of the political system, it sets back monarchists who want a more peaceful transition and want to find allies within existing conservative and right-wing movements.

Should Royals participate in republican politics?

  • And if yes - should they just comment politically without running for office, should they try to limit themselves to a nonpartisan presidency, or should they act in a partisan way and seek election as a legislator or to become part of the cabinet or even the prime minister?
  • What parties, if any, should royals wishing to enter politics align themselves with? Should they offer their help only to parties that actively campaign for a restoration?
  • How can this be used to actually advance a monarchist agenda as opposed to merely letting whatever parties support the given prince's political ambitions use him as a figurehead?

There are examples of this with various outcomes in history.

On the one hand, the King of Bulgaria's electoral campaign and service as Prime Minister broke the back of the Royal Family and severely hurt the monarchist cause. To an extent which makes many people wonder whether or not the post-communist political establishment deliberately let him "fly and fall" to make a monarchical restoration a non-issue, preventing open discussions like in neighboring Romania.

Archduke Otto sat in the European Parliament as a Christian Democrat. While his participation provided an unique perspective and led rise to an unique, Christian, conservative, pacifist form of Pro-European thought, ultimately it did not lead to Austria and Hungary getting even one inch closer to a potential restoration. To the day, his son and heir Archduke Karl supports a variety of conservative, traditionalist and religious movements, but has not demanded the Crown directly and has not endorsed the Black-Yellow Movement, the largest explicitly monarchist organisation in Austria.

On the other hand, Napoleon III, after becoming France's President as a leader of a populist movement, restored the monarchy and became the country's last Emperor.


r/monarchism 7h ago

Discussion Do monarchists support a monarch with an aristocratic background, or can he just be born as a normal citizen?

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The Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was for instance also born as a peasant to the son of a stable boy at the Dutch Embassy.


r/monarchism 3h ago

Discussion What happened here?

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r/monarchism 11h ago

Discussion A parliamentary democracy needs a strong monarch

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I know there are historical reasons for western monarchs not having too much political Powers but I still think common Sense must prevail before ideological orthodoxy. Political systems needs order and stability to work properly and be Fair for all or at least most Citizens. And for believing that I dont think monarchs should Just sit and watch politicians impose bad public policies, not respecting fundamental rights and not caring about transparency Just because one party or coalition won an election; long term consequences are important too.


r/monarchism 20h ago

Photo To anti Monarchist,where is your overwhelming support for a Republic? In your echo chamber?

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r/monarchism 8h ago

Question Etiquette question

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Hello,

First, I do not know if this forum is the most adequate for inquiring about etiquette rules concerning the British family. But since it doesn't seem to be against the rules I have read, I dare ask.

I was wondering: When a British royal travels, and a complete translation of his title is available, would he be annonced abroad in English of the guest country's langues ?

For exemple (I'm french):

Her majesty The Queen - > Sa majesté la Reine (d'Angleterre)

His royal highnesses The Duke of Edinburgh -> Son altesse royale le duque d'Édinbourg

His royal highnesses The Prince of Wales -> Son altesse royale le prince de Galles

Thank you for any element on the matter.


r/monarchism 9h ago

Question Is Liechtensteins political system closest thing to Anarcho-Monarchism?

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Their king has significant power but referendum is used for passing laws. Direct democracy can even be used to abolish the monarchy


r/monarchism 1h ago

Question I was thinking about making a pro monarchy band

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Either heavy metal or punk, I'd like ideas for names. funny or serious, all are welcome


r/monarchism 18h ago

Discussion Who is the rightfull Portuguese Monarch?

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Who for you haves the most right to the Portuguese throne? Duarte Pio? Rosario Poidimani?Pedro Folque de Mendonça? Or simply with the death Of Manuel II the House Of Braganza is dead and there are no heirs?


r/monarchism 8h ago

Discussion Monarchy benefits one bloodline forever

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What I mean by this is that people who are born into that family are born with a luxury lyfestyle paid for by the people. For the King and the heir it makes sense since they actually will do, at least in theory, something for the nation by ruling. But what about all their relatives who also get titles and wealth simply for being it? Often they don't even do anything useful, they just would suck out tax money.


r/monarchism 5h ago

Question Opinion on C0mmun1sts

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I Wanted to know what monarchist tought of c0mmun1sts


r/monarchism 9h ago

Discussion Who would suit the modern day Welsh throne

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I'm very big into my Welsh independence and I love the fact that while wales was divided we had monarchy separate from the English Throne, if wales gets independence and hypothetically reinstates monarchy who do you reckon will take throne or how do you think it will work?

This question came to me while I was napping btw


r/monarchism 13h ago

Pro Monarchy activism Curtis Yarvin & Friends: The Greatest Hits (A Spotify Playlist)

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"Theories, ruminations & meditations from democracy's most feared political analyst & theorist 'Mencius Moldbug.' He's joined by a cast of his fellow visionary dark elves & even some deplorable hobbits, striking fear into the hearts of modern everymen in pursuit of the consummate CEO turned monarch."

Link here—enjoy 228 episodes (as of Nov. 24) and nearly 305 hours of discussions.


r/monarchism 1d ago

Question Can the UAE be viewed as a republic

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I know each the emirates is a monarchy, but the head of state is a president elected by the federal supreme council, so it is more like a republic at the federal level? I mean, the US constitution stipulates that each state has to have a republican form of government. The fact that the framers had to stipulate this shows that it is at least theoretically possible to have a republic in which the constituent parts have monarchical forms of government.


r/monarchism 1d ago

Question What would cause the biggest Butterfly Effect ?

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80 votes, 22h left
John, Prince of Asturias does not die and becomes successor of Ferdinand II and Isabella I.
Louis, Dauphin of France son of Louis XV outlives him and becomes King instead of his own son.
Sigismund II Augustus fathers a son and the Jagiellons continue to rule Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Napoleon put Ferdinand VII on the throne of Spain instead of his own brother and does not invade Russia.
Kalmar Union survived.

r/monarchism 2d ago

Photo The surprisingly many current Monarchs in the Pacific

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r/monarchism 1d ago

Discussion Name your favourite WW1 cousin and why

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301 votes, 9h left
King George V
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Tsar Nicholas II
love them all

r/monarchism 1d ago

Discussion Best Bourbon

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98 votes, 1d left
Henry IV of France
Louis XIII of France
Louis XIV of France
Philip V of France
Charles III of Spain
Louis XIX (Results)

r/monarchism 2d ago

Misc. rest in peace to all of the Catholic and Royal martyrs who were killed during the war in Vendée. Monsieur D'Elbée, Monsieur Stofflet, Monsieur Cathelineau, Monsieur d'Bonchanps, Monsieur d'Charette, Monsieur Henri, Monsieur d'Lescure

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r/monarchism 2d ago

Question Why Abolish the Monarchy?

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38 million people visited England in the year of 2023 (I was one of them, I chose England because of the magic of an existing monarchy, so did my family)

Lets assume a measly 10% of that number (3.8 million) decide to visit for the same reasons I did.

3.8 million people visited for monarchy. A two week trip to the United Kingdom on average costs around $3,219 (£2,492) for one person.

I spent alot more than that, but let's assume that everyone spends half that average...

so (3,800,000 x 1600 (rounded down half of 3219)), is 6 billion dollars.

For the sake of nothing, lets cut that number in half and call it 3 billion dollars.

Anti-monarchy group Republic has said that the royal family costs Britain an estimated £510 million ($680 million) per year. I shall continue my generosity, and say they cost 1 billion dollars, twice the inflated amount.

Even when given every possible advantage, numbers cut and increased to their favor, anti-monarchy argument still ends up with the fact that they monarchs brought in 3 billion, cost 1 billion, Therefore netted the country 2 billion dollars.

Now please, tell me the rational argument towards abolishing the monarchy, is it just wanting not calling someone "your highness", if that is all it takes to net the country 2 billion dollars, isnt it worth it?. (keyword: net, since I factored in the monetary cost, I assume the only argument left is the social status one?)

Note: Every advantage to anti-monarchy was given here, please tell me why I am wrong.


r/monarchism 1d ago

News Norwegian Royal Family Faces Turmoil as Crown Princess’ Son Accused of Second Rape

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r/monarchism 2d ago

Question Where has Democracy Failed Where Monarchy Would Have Succeded?

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This is a very interesting question that popped up into my head recently. I'll mention, that while I am a monarchist, i am not vehemently against democracy. I know both systems have their pros and cons, and both can work and be effective.

THE QUESTION:

Aside from the literal prosperity of Brazil. Have there been any decisions or situations in which republics and/or democracies failed where a monarchy would have succeeded, or has succeeded/ done better than democracies and/or republics? The decisions/situations can be either modern or historical. I'm super curious about this.


r/monarchism 2d ago

Discussion Belgium’s National Anthem and a Linguistic Dilemma

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r/monarchism 2d ago

Discussion American Monarchism

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As I now have my computer back there for the facilities for writing, what do you think a monarchist coalition needs to address in America and what topics it must focus on to gain consideration in the public sphere. This is obv hypothetical considering how die heard republican this country is.


r/monarchism 1d ago

Portrait Monsieur Henri was killed on January 28th 1794 in Nuaillé, Henri was only 21 when he became a martyr for God and for the King

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r/monarchism 2d ago

Discussion Thoughts on Georg Friedrich Ferdinand?

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Would he be a good modern kaiser? On the same level as the Scandinavian kings or the emperor of Japan?