constitutional monarch

American  

[kahn-sti-too-shuhn-uhl mahn-erk, mahn-ahrk] / ˌkɑn stɪˈtu ʃən əl ˈmɑn ərk, ˈmɑn ɑrk /

noun

1. a monarch whose powers are limited by a constitution; the head of a constitutional monarchy.

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Example Sentences

Far from being despotic, Louis sought to be a constitutional monarch, with representative institutions that could mobilize consent and resources behind state policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moreover, the past decade or so has seen Biya appear increasingly almost like a constitutional monarch, a symbolic figure who may decide a few key issues but leaves others to set the course on most policy areas.

From BBC

He did this against the advice of the government, which pointed out that as chairman he would be required to account to parliament about the trust's operations - something that would not be in keeping with his status as a constitutional monarch.

From BBC

They see his role as more symbolic and distant, akin almost to a constitutional monarch.

From BBC

Although the duties of a constitutional monarch are largely ceremonial, the royal whirl can be exhausting.

From Seattle Times