Royal Authority

Royal authority refers to the power and legitimacy that a monarch holds in a kingdom or country. This authority is typically rooted in traditions, laws, and historical claims, often derived from divine right or inheritance. It encompasses various responsibilities, including governance, protection of the realm, and upholding national unity. While royal authority can vary in its exercise—ranging from absolute power to constitutional limitations—it fundamentally represents the monarch's role as a symbolic leader, embodying national identity and tradition. In modern contexts, many monarchs have ceremonial roles, with actual political power residing in elected officials.