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monarch
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European monarchies
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The monarch is a symbol of tradition and national identity, with ceremonial and symbolic duties.
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royalty
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European monarchies
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Royalty is associated with hereditary monarchy and holds significant political influence.
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royalty succession
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European monarchies
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Male-preference primogeniture historically applied, but modernized to include equal succession rights for male and female heirs in many countries.
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royalty succession
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Middle Eastern monarchies
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Strictly follows agnatic primogeniture, where only male descendants are eligible for succession to the throne.
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royalty succession
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Moroccan monarchy
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Primogeniture with male preference has been the traditional succession method, with limited scope for female successors.
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royalty succession
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Spanish monarchy
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Transitioned to absolute primogeniture in 2006, granting equal succession rights to male and female descendants of the monarch.
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royalty succession
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Swedish monarchy
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Introduced equal primogeniture in 1980, enabling both male and female heirs to succeed to the throne with equal priority.
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