Monarchy

Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar receives documents during the oath taking ceremony as the 17th King of Malaysia at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on 31 January, 2024. Photo: MOHD RASFAN/Pool via REUTERS

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Sultan Ibrahim of Johor state installed as Malaysia's 17th king

Under a unique system of monarchy, the heads of Malaysia's nine royal families take turns to be the King, known as the "Yang di-Pertuan Agong" every five years

Parliament member Rukchanok Srinork of Thailand's opposition Move Forward party arrives at criminal court for the verdict for allegedly violating the lese majeste law in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, 13 December, 2023. Photo: AP

South Asia

A newly elected progressive Thai lawmaker sentenced to 6 years for defaming monarchy

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida speak during an inaugurated opening of parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2023. Thai Parliament/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Politics

Thailand's monarchy looms over battle for prime minister

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Reality is coming for Britain’s Royals

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Surprising facts about Britain's monarchy

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The revolutionary monarchy of Elizabeth II

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Canada admired its queen, but not so much the monarchy

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Photo: Collected

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Prince Philip was the gruff figure at heart of Britain's monarchy

Pro-democracy protesters attend a mass rally to call for the ouster of prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's government and reforms in the monarchy, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 19, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

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