Countries where monarchs still maintain absolute power are Brunei, Eswatini, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Vatican City and the individual emirates composing the United Arab Emirates, which itself is a federation of such monarchies – a federal monarchy.

Does Britain have an absolute monarchy?

The British political system is a 'constitutional monarchy': the supreme power held by the monarch is largely ceremonial and formal, with actual political power exercised by others.

What are some examples of absolute monarchy?

Largely supplanted today by constitutional monarchies, the world's current absolute monarchies are Brunei, Eswatini, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Vatican City, and the seven territories of the United Arab Emirates.