Real Union

A Real Union is a political arrangement where different territories share a single monarch but maintain their own distinct laws and institutions. This typically occurs in composite monarchies, where a ruler governs multiple regions that may have unique cultural, legal, and administrative practices. Each territory retains a level of autonomy while recognizing the same king or queen as their head of state. An example of this might be seen in historical kingdoms like Spain or Austria, where various regions united under one ruler, fostering cooperation while respecting local traditions and governance.