The tax was a major source of revenue for the Spanish monarchy.
Developments in Russia posed another set of issues for the monarchy.
Some members have also expressed support for the monarchy.
The more trouble for the monarchy, the better pleased you should be.
The system was partially the basis for the federal monarchy.
The polls also say support for the monarchy has actually increased over the last 10 years.
At no time in history has public regard for the British monarchy been so low.
That has to make a difference in how much veneration I feel for the monarchy.
The presence of such items in a church may have been intended to increase popular respect for the monarchy.
I think it's significant that in Scotland many people have absolutely no time for the monarchy!