The Monarch as Head of State in a Parliamentary System of Government

Abstract

Monarchy has demonstrated a grreat capacuty for adaptation to the needs of conteporaray democracy. The loss of the King´s discretionary powers has benefited the Crown while increasing its symbolic status, thus allowing it to display said quality as a visible sign that represents the unity and continuity of the nation, and also its territorial diversity. This integrating effect requires exemplarity and transparency in order to be successful, adopting measures that not only strengthens the Institution but also improves the quality of democracy.