William Selinger’s (2019) Parliamentarism: From Burke to Weber (CUP), explores the significant role of parliamentary democracy to nineteenth century liberal thought.
As I understand the term "constitutional monarchy" it requires more than a ceremonial figurehead. The monarch must have a substantial share of executive power, for example, in deciding who should form government after an election.
In this context, Spain was a successful example in the transition to democracy, but subsequent events there have illustrated the difficulties inherent in having a lifetime appointment to a position of power, which is a crucial aspect of monarchy.
As I understand the term "constitutional monarchy" it requires more than a ceremonial figurehead. The monarch must have a substantial share of executive power, for example, in deciding who should form government after an election.
In this context, Spain was a successful example in the transition to democracy, but subsequent events there have illustrated the difficulties inherent in having a lifetime appointment to a position of power, which is a crucial aspect of monarchy.
I am more relaxed about such imperfections if they are robust against the much worse evils