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What is a monarch?
A monarch is a head of state who inherits their position, usually for life. The UK is a constitutional monarchy, meaning the King or Queen's powers are limited by law and tradition. While they don't call elections like the one in Greater Manchester, they play a symbolic role in approving new governments.
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