Monarchs are ananchronisms but also have their place

Written By Markos Kounalakis

The just-announced abdication of Juan Carlos of Spain is reigniting the question of the role of kings in that modern constitutional monarchy and around the world. (read more)

Andres Kudacki/The Associated PressKing Juan Carlos salutes during a ceremony in Spain last week. His prestige stopped a military coup in the 1980s. Now he’s stepping down and Prince Felipe will assume the throne.

Andres Kudacki/The Associated Press

King Juan Carlos salutes during a ceremony in Spain last week. His prestige stopped a military coup in the 1980s. Now he’s stepping down and Prince Felipe will assume the throne.


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