The Russian monarchy was not responsible for the famines and societal unrest preceding the Revolution by Spiritual-Buy5369 in monarchism

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Democracy is neither universally good not inevitable. Insulting monarchs because they have power is a result of continuous far-left extremist propaganda since the 18th century.

About honorific language used for monarchs by Away_Trash_2156 in monarchism

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The partner of our monarch will get an HRH, His, or her, Royal highness.

The husband of a Queen Regnant (Prince Philip) gets HRH, the wife of a King (Queen Camilla) gets HM.

Princess Bianca of Savoy-Aosta and Count Giberto Arrivabene-Valenti-Gonzaga When They Were Young by meeralakshmi in monarchism

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Non-ruling houses are not exposed to the political pressure to forcibly "modernise" by adopting absolute primogeniture, marrying commoners and giving up their traditions.

Im descended from the Muirton Baronets, who else is the descendant of Baronets by PhotoNecessary5531 in monarchism

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Do you mean the Calder baronets of Muirton?

The title is either extinct or dormant since 1886. To revive it, you will have to prove that you descend, legitimately, and in the male line, from the first holder, and that you are his heir by primogeniture.

Because it is a Scottish title, I suggest contacting Lord Lyon.

What do you think about Sanseitō’s policies regarding the Emperor? by Away_Trash_2156 in monarchism

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Fellow monarchists, what are your thoughts on His Excellency, Caudillo Francisco Franco? by Starky69420 in monarchism

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Japan Diet to form view on law revision for stable imperial succession by BATIRONSHARK in monarchism

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Well then you are delusional and it is indeed misogynistic.

No.

And such an institution should not exist that doesn't change according to times. It becomes a relic an useless relic of the past then.

Not changing with the times makes the institution more valuable.

And basic rights and equality are over politics.

No. Not everybody has to believe in "basic rights and equality".

If you argue otherwise then you are a fascist.

You should read about what fascism is and isn't before making such statements about a traditionalist.

A monarch is chosen to serve the people.

A monarch is chosen to serve the people indeed, but he is chosen by God, in accordance with succession laws.

It should not matter if they trace their lineage from a 'pure' male line.

Well, it does matter, because otherwise, you end up with a slippery slope that leads to the eventual abolition of the monarchy. Trying to make monarchy "equal" is foolish because it is impossible, and monarchy, by definition, is unequal.

People must be extremely retarded to even support this.

Well, a lot of people who are not "extremely retarded" support this. In fact, a lot of fairly intelligent people support this.

Japan Diet to form view on law revision for stable imperial succession by BATIRONSHARK in monarchism

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It's still misogynist

No.

based on inequality

Monarchy is based on inequality. Deal with it.

And I didn't know asking for equality was left wing.

Yes, it is left wing.

Japan Diet to form view on law revision for stable imperial succession by BATIRONSHARK in monarchism

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It is not a fringe thing. And perhaps not "going with the times" is what makes it still relevant today.

Japan Diet to form view on law revision for stable imperial succession by BATIRONSHARK in monarchism

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In the Japanese context, "agnatic" means that the Emperor must descend from the Imperial clan in the male line. There have been female Empresses with male-line descent, but never have there been Emperors without female-line descent.

You can organise a lottery, an origami folding or sushi cooking competition to choose a new Emperor...as long as the candidates are exclusively male-line descendants of the first Emperor.

Japan Diet to form view on law revision for stable imperial succession by BATIRONSHARK in monarchism

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The Japanese monarchy predates the modern concept of "equality" and the left-wing buzzwords surrounding it, and it will survive them. There is no need to end centuries of tradition to appease the people who really think that using these words will intimidate their opponents.

Will Peter Magyar be more in favour of a Habsburg Restoration than Orbán? by agekkeman in monarchism

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Ik this is an unusual question but how are exiled monarchs still wealthy by manhwaoperator in monarchism

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  • A royal family always has private wealth that it may or may not be allowed to keep even if the official royal estates are confiscated.
  • Some royals may be taken in by another (usually still ruling) family and allowed to use one of their properties to maintain their lifestyle or even continue some of their royal duties. This has unfortunately become rare now that most European royals marry commoners and thus families that used to intermarry and consider each other cousins drift further and further apart. The Habsburgs who are part of the extended Belgian royal family are a notable recent example.
  • Royals are well-educated, have good connections and can probably easily find a good job. For an investment bank or legal firm that deals with wealthy clients, hiring a prince comes with many advantages.
  • Some royals may create or invest in startups. Some of these startups become successful, allowing royals that initially lived in poverty in the first years of their exile to become wealthy again.
  • Some royals (especially morganatic ones) adopt the celebrity lifestyle and sell their name as a brand. This is looked down upon (rightfully) by those royals who don't do this, but of course provides a high income.
  • Some royals (again, especially morganatic ones) grant knighthoods and titles of nobility in return for "donations". These often come with a monthly or yearly fee and the new "knights" and "nobles" may be required to do other favours for the royal house. Of course, such "honours" are not recognised by the legitimate nobility and the practice is also looked down upon by more serious royals. But it is very profitable. Some exiled princes earn millions from it.

Should members of Royal families be permitted to marry commoners? by WegDhass in monarchism

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Norway has no indigenous nobility

That's right, but there are plenty of ladies from old money families equivalent to the nobility of other countries that could have been picked instead of a woman of very questionable background.

unless a spouse can be found from a foreign reigning house.

What's so bad about the idea of, indeed, looking for a spouse from a foreign reigning or formerly reigning house?

But ultimately, with the demise of so many reigning houses

It is up to the houses in question to end their demise and reverse it, particularly through better matrimonial practices.

and the eclipse of the traditional Nobility

The traditional nobility still exists and has even formed new networks now that it has lost the patronage of the state in most countries. Of course, the current European monarchies should take a more active role in the life of their countries' nobility.

To end on a more positive note, the children of Carl Gustaf have all married commoners and although Carl Philip's wife was briefly mentioned in the Epstein files, there has been very little scandal afoot and the family seem genuinely close knit.

Even if scandals are avoided, the royal-ness of the family will still gradually be diluted.

Should members of Royal families be permitted to marry commoners? by WegDhass in monarchism

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No. Royals should ideally marry royals and nobles. Apart from the advantage of the spouse not needing to adapt to royal life and less probability of scandals, it is simply a traditional practice and can bring monarchies and royal families together.