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What do you mean by constitutional? The are two types: Inherited monarchy and "elected". In the last, the election is from a specific group of people and the monarch is not chosen by Public vote. Nobody should have privileges above others and the power to constitutionally influence their lives just because they happened to be born in a "royal family".

Apparently we have some UK's Queen fans, since my comment is down voted.

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Seriously, if you don't know (or can't do the research to figure out) the difference between a constitutional monarchy and the other kinds, you really don't have a lot of basis to be weighing in, IMO.

Again, look at how the Dutch do it. As with so many other things in this world, they get it pretty damned right.

From wikipedia: > The monarchy of the Netherlands passes by right of succession to the heirs of William I.[Cons 1] The heir is determined through two mechanisms: absolute cognatic primogeniture and proximity of blood.

Again, what are you talking about mate? The fact that their country is doing well doesn't mean it's ok to decide on the lives of people just because you're the son of a monarch. There could be a lot of people more prepare and that could do better.

Now look up what power a King has in a constitutional monarchy. Hint: It's fuck all.

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