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That execution, in 1649, at Parliament's order, followed in 1688 by the ouster of the even stupider James II, was the death-blow of absolute monarchy in Britain.
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Go back decades or even a century in the history of Britain's monarchy, indeed, and you will find plenty of examples of monarchs who felt a need to respond to popular and political pressure.
ECONOMIST: The people��s monarchy
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In Western countries, even where the form of monarchy survives, as in Britain and the Netherlands, political power is exercised by others.
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In a July 2011 referendum, a new Moroccan constitution established a constitutional monarchy, akin to that of Sweden or Great Britain.
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These changes, in this bill, will help it to ensure the monarchy will continue to be an essential part of Britain's future.
BBC: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
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The end-point of a particular society will depend upon its history and may be a constitutional monarchy like Jordan and Britain, or a full democracy.
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For the increasing number of Canadians whose families arrived only recently, and have no connection with Britain, the monarchy may be no big deal but at least it makes Canada different from the giant next door.
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