What are the features of a constitutional monarchy?
In a constitutional monarchy a king or queen is the head of state but has limited power. They must follow the country's constitution and other accepted practices known as conventions.
Australia's head of state is His Majesty King Charles III. The Australian Constitution provides for a Governor-General to be appointed to act on behalf of the King in Australia.
Examples of other constitutional monarchies include Belgium, Tonga and Sweden.
The King and Governor-General.
The King and Governor-General.
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His Majesty King Charles III, Australia's head of state.
Shown beside him is the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, the King’s representative in Australia.