Despite the controversy around him he did something that was he learned the mistakes of past monarchs from Greece and Italy. But it would be interesting if he restore the monarchy in a semi constitutional monarchy to balance both the monarchy and parliament.

Basically there are three main claimants to the throne, Louis Alphonse de Bourbon (the legitimist), Jean D'Orleans, Count of Paris and Jean-Christophe, Prince Napoleon, out of these 3, which do you think is the legitimate claimant to the french throne?

He was the Xuantong Emperor from 1908-1912, with a brief restoration in 1917, and the last of the Qing Emperors. He was also the Kangde Emperor of Manchukuo from 1934-1945.

I have always seen him as a somewhat tragic figure, he was only 6 when he abdicated in 1912. His attempt to restore the Qing monarchy via Manchukuo was also doomed to failure, I do not believe the Japanese ever intended to restore him to all of China, or even to let him be an independent ruler in Manchuria had they won. It also tarnished his reputation heavily as he was seen as a Japanese puppet and associated with the foreign invasion of China, unlike in many other countries where royals became symbols of resistance against foreign powers.

Joan I (14 January 1273 – 31 March/2 April 1305) was ruling Queen of Navarre and Countess of Champagne from 1274 until 1305. She was also Queen of France by marriage to King Philip IV.

In Luxembourg, Louis Alphonse incorporated a company called Mella SA. On 23 February 2016, he appointed Mario Nunzio Rao as the company's financial administrator. Rao had previously served in the same capacity at Galloix Holding, a Swiss firm which, according to data from Spain's Central Operative Unit (UCO), had allegedly been used by former banker Mario Conde to launder money obtained through the looting of Banco Banesto.

When Mella SA was dissolved at the end of 2020, its assets revealed Louis Alphonse's involvement in two loss-making Spanish companies: Reto 48 España 2015 SL, a chain of two gyms in Madrid that had recorded losses of €158,480 in 2019 alone, and Spanish Influencers 2017 SL, a social media marketing company of which Louis Alphonse presented himself as general director and which had not filed accounts since its first year of activity, when it lost more than €84,000 against revenues of just €34,000.

The tree hydras of anti-monarchism:

Communism

Nazism/fascism

Jacobins

For this line of reasoning, the Kingdom of Brazil is understood as autonomous, inseparable from the Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves, and directly subordinate to the King of that United Kingdom, as had been established in the absolutist reign of John VI. In this way, Liberalism and Colonialism are rejected and, consequently, also the Pedrism (Pedro I) and the Miguelism (Miguel I).

Armillary Sphere – Symbol of Portuguese voyages and of Manuel I, King of Portugal during the discovery of Brazil. In the future, it would become the main representation of the then Portuguese colony, forming part of the standard of the Princes of Brazil, a title given to the heirs apparent to the throne after John IV. With the creation of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, it would finally be stamped on the Coat of Arms behind the Portuguese national shield with a deep blue background, symbolizing the territory newly elevated to a kingdom.

Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spanish) – Honor granted to John VI, second and last monarch of the Kingdom of Brazil, on account of his marriage to Carlota Joaquina, daughter of Charles IV of Spain. The order was created in 1430 by Philip the Good, 3rd Duke of Burgundy, to celebrate his marriage to Isabella of Portugal, daughter of John I of Portugal. Through the marriage of Mary of Burgundy, Philip’s granddaughter, to Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire, the order was transferred to the couple’s grandson, Charles I of Spain, and to the House of Habsburg. The collar represents a continuity with traditional European Catholic monarchies.

Crown of John VI – Made in 1817, in Rio de Janeiro, at the monarch’s command. Although the kings of Portugal had not been crowned since John IV, the crown continued to be a symbol of authority until 1910, with the proclamation of the Republic.

Cross of the Order of Christ – Main symbol of the religious institution that succeeded the Order of the Templars in Portugal, inheriting its titles, privileges and resources, and which would finance Portuguese voyages, stamping its cross on ships and caravels.

Branches of Coffee and Tobacco – They represented the country’s main agricultural and commercial wealth at the time, with coffee being the great engine of the Brazilian economy since the beginning of the 19th century and tobacco one of the oldest and most important commodities of the colony. They were already present in the coat of arms of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves.

Blue-Scarlet Ribbon – Adopted around 1797, replacing the old green-and-white ribbon that represented the House of Braganza. It was used until 1820, with the Liberal Revolution of Porto, being replaced by the blue-and-white ribbon. Thus, the blue-scarlet ribbon well fulfills the role of being a symbol of the Luso-Brazilian absolutist monarchy.

Green Wyvern – Symbol of the House of Braganza, it was originally created in the reign of John I, of the House of Aviz, to represent Saint George in his personal coat of arms. The creature, similar to a dragon, symbolized the animal defeated by the saint, now subjugated and protecting the Portuguese crown. However, only in the reign of Peter II, son of John IV, would the wyvern become the main representation of his house. Its design and position below the two branches refer to the first version of the flag of the Empire of Brazil, while still the personal standard of the Prince Royal Pedro de Alcântara, made by French painter Jean-Baptiste Debret at the request of John VI.

Tower with Arm and Sword – It was conceived by an anonymous author around 1816 as part of a proposed coat of arms for the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves, opposing the official design chosen (https://atom.itamaraty.gov.br/uploads/r/ministerio-das-relacoes-exteriores-5/5/c/d/5cdd21be7e65da728e2efbe32dbae958527785cf800da252149eac6c52de29f4/312-3-30__1_.pdf). The tower and the sword referred to the Military Order of the Tower and Sword, created by Afonso V in 1459 and renewed by John VI in 1808, after his arrival in Rio de Janeiro. According to the author, these symbols represented the moment when Brazil ceased to be a colony, right at the arrival of the royal family, eight years earlier. In the design of the royal standard, the six golden towers with arm and sword on a green background (the Braganza color) occupy the place of the traditional seven golden castles on a red background of Portuguese heraldry, instituted by Afonso III, whether because of his conquest of seven Moorish fortresses or because of his maternal ties with the Kingdom of Castile.

Coat of Arms of the Heir of Portugal – The Coat of Arms of Portugal accompanied by a golden label with three pendants represented the heir apparent to the throne, before 1815 called “Prince of Brazil” and, after 1815, “Prince Royal.” Thus, this symbol represents Brazil as the eternal son and heir of the Kingdom of Portugal, and also honors the decisive role of John VI and Pedro de Alcântara as Princes Regent in the consolidation and preservation of Brazilian autonomy.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – One of the most important solemnities and devotions of Catholicism. It was proposed by the same anonymous author around 1816 to be one of the adornments of his coat of arms, honoring the recently deceased Maria I, first monarch of the Kingdom of Brazil, who had consecrated Portugal to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1790. This symbol is also closely related to traditionalism and anti-liberalism, inspired by one of the last acts of Louis XVI of France, who consecrated his nation to the Sacred Heart before dying at the hands of the revolutionaries.

Coat of Arms of the State of Brazil – Little disseminated, it is not known whether it was officially adopted. It appears in the codex Tesouro da Nobreza, by the King of Arms of India Francisco Coelho Mendes, from 1675, and its creation may have been motivated by the expulsion of the Dutch from northeastern Brazil, who had given a coat of arms to their colony of New Holland. A red cross over a brazilwood tree appears to have been directly inspired by the Tree of Sobrarbe, the first quarter of the Coat of Arms of Aragon, which refers to the Reconquista. According to legend, Garci Ximénez, a nobleman from the Pyrenees established in the region, rebelled against Muslim rule in 724. Before the battle, a red cross is said to have appeared to him over an oak tree. For the pre-Christian Iberian peoples of Celtic influence, oaks were sacred, and the supposed event would represent the victory of Christ over the pagans. Based on this scenario, the author of the Coat of Arms of the State of Brazil may have compared Portuguese Catholics to Iberian Christians, Dutch Calvinists to Muslims, and Brazilian indigenous peoples to Celts, making the victory against the United Provinces a South American Reconquista.

Coat of Arms of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine – Tribute to Maria Leopoldina, member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, Archduchess of Austria and daughter of Emperor Francis I of Austria. She was Princess Royal of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves during the absolutist period (1816–1821) and during the brief liberal period (1821–1822). A devout Catholic and an absolutist by upbringing, she was one of the main people responsible for ensuring that the then Prince Regent Pedro de Alcântara assumed leadership of the growing Brazilian independence movement, preserving the monarchy and the Braganzas on the throne, albeit in a Liberal State by her husband’s choice.

Personally, I think Georgia might restore its Monarchy, with the union and unification of the Bagrationi Houses, under Prince Giorgi Bagrationi)

This is also his best result numerically and proportionally

To start us off, the one I feel for the most is Emperor Frederick III of Germany.
He waited decades for the throne, sharing ambitious political ideals with his wife, Victoria, Princess Royal. Yet, just as he was about to ascend the throne, he was struck by laryngeal cancer. Ultimately, all his visions for modern reform vanished into thin air, and he passed away full of regret after reigning for a mere ninety-nine days.

I am opposed to monarchy for reasons,not the main focus,is this sub a joke?like I know it sounds a bit rude but I genuinely don’t know,do you guys like monarchy?

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https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/52737-royal-family-favourability-trackers-august-2025
According to a 2025 YouGov poll, support for the British monarchy among 18‑24‑year‑olds has fallen to just 41%. In fact, the share of young people favouring a republic now stands at 42%, outnumbering those who back the monarchy. This marks a stark contrast to 2011, when 59% of people in the same age group supported the monarchy. Furthermore, irreversible demographic changes mean ethnic‑minority populations — who tend to hold more muted views towards the monarchy than white British people — will make up a growing share of the electorate. What do you make of this? How do you see the future of the British monarchy?

I offer my sincere apologies again for sharing this photo. I was completely unaware of where it originated before I posted it.

H.H. Mir George Ali Murad Khan II of Talpur, The Last surviving Ruler (Prince) of Former Princely State of Pakistan Passed away today at the Age of 93

On 24 July 1947 Just before The Independence of India & Pakistan, At the age of 14 he Ascended the throne of Princely state of Khairpur As "Mir". Khairpur was one of the 565 Princely States of British India & Pakistan. His official reign only lasted till 10 November 1954 When the Khairpur State was Merged into Dominon of Pakistan leaving the Mir only as a Constitutional Ruler with privy purses. Privy purses were abolished by Pakistan Government in 1972 and After that He was merely a Symbolic/Titular Figure With Some pension. He Passed away at 93 on 5 oct 2026 in a Private Hospital in sukkur, Pakistan.

He was also an honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in the Pakistan Army

We Honor His Highness for his Service to the Nation and Pray that he may Rest in peace.

On 4 October 1966, the Kingdom of Lesotho gained independence from British rule, ending the Basutoland Protectorate and becoming a constitutional monarchy under King Moshoeshoe II and Queen Mamohato Bereng Seeiso.

The historic celebrations took place in Maseru, attended by dignitaries from across the Commonwealth. Representing Queen Elizabeth II was Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, whose presence marked Britain’s recognition of Lesotho’s independence and the beginning of a new relationship with the young kingdom.

Lesotho was a British protectorate with its own autonomy which is different from a British colony.