Royal power, though absolute, must align with what God would want, be just, and reasonable, stemming from the Divine Right of Kings and the evolution into constitutional monarchies to maintain legitimacy.
Royal power being absolute, it was not arbitrary in the sense that it must reflect what God would want, be just, and reasonable. This concept was rooted in the Divine Right of Kings, which asserts that a monarch's authority is directly bestowed by God, implying a duty to govern justly and according to divine will.
Historical examples supporting this idea include the belief that a ruler is a divine appointee, and disobedience to royal authority would be met with both earthly and divine consequences, aligning with the notion that the king's authority is sanctioned by God.
Over time, many monarchies evolved into constitutional monarchies to address the challenges of ensuring legitimacy amidst the differing demands of citizens, religious authorities, and other power structures within and outside the country.
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