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Constitutional monarchism
The Loyalist
«The king reigns, but doesn't rule.»
Sees the crown as a symbol of unity and continuity above party politics, alongside an elected parliament and the rule of law.
In short
On the traditional scale, this ideology sits in the law-and-order center-right camp. The clearest positions are on method: strongly towards “reform”; society: strongly towards “tradition”; sovereignty: strongly towards “sovereignty”; religion: strongly towards “religion”. On technology and devolution it stays balanced. Among the other ideologies, the closest is liberal conservatism (95%).
Principles
- Monarchy as a guarantee of unity
- Historical continuity
- Parliamentary government
A monarch as a symbol of unity and continuity, with a parliament that governs.
Common criticisms
Where it comes from
It took hold in England with the Glorious Revolution of 1688; today it exists in countries like the United Kingdom, Spain and Sweden.
Key figures: Edmund Burke
Further reading: The English Constitution — Walter Bagehot
Position on the 13 axes
Similar ideologies
Liberal conservatismThe Notary95%Christian conservatismThe Pilgrim94%Absolute monarchismThe Divine-Right Sovereign92%Closest parties in Europe
Staatkundig Gereformeerde PartijNetherlands95%
Kresťanskodemokratické hnutieSlovakia93%
Noi ModeratiItaly93%
KristillisdemokraatitFinland92%Closest figures
Positions are estimates based on documented ideas, platforms and actions, updated to October 2026.