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Monarchy of Cambodia

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Monarchy of Cambodia
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The monarchy of Cambodia is the constitutional monarchy of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The king of Cambodia (Khmer: ព្រះមហាក្សត្រកម្ពុជា) is the head of state and head of the ruling Royal House of Norodom. In the contemporary period, the king's power has been limited to that of a symbolic figurehead. The monarchy had been in existence since at least 50 AD except during its abolition from 1970 to 1993. Since 1993, the king of Cambodia has been an elected monarch, making Cambodia one of the few elective monarchies of the world. The king is elected for life by the Royal Council of the Throne, which consists of several senior political and religious figures. Candidates are chosen from among male descendants of King Ang Duong who are at least 30 years old, from the two royal houses of Cambodia (the House of Norodom and the House of Sisowath).

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Role

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Cambodia's constitution, promulgated in 1993, stipulated the king's role as a mainly ceremonial one. It declared that the king "shall reign, but not govern"[1] as well as being the "symbol of national unity and continuity".[2]

The king performs important functions of state as required by the constitution. This includes but is not limited to:

The king also fulfils other roles not explicitly mentioned in the constitution in his capacity as head of state, for example, presiding over events of national significance[18] including religious ceremonies and traditions integral to the Khmer nation,[19] supporting humanitarian and philanthropic causes,[20] and representing Cambodia abroad when undertaking official visits overseas.[21] Although there have been female rulers in the past, the 1993 constitution currently forbids women from succeeding to the throne.[22]

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Ministry of the Royal Palace

The Ministry of the Royal Palace, currently overseen by Minister Kuy Sophal in conjunction with the Supreme Privy Advisory Council, formerly headed by the King's half-brother Prince Norodom Ranariddh and now headed by former Prime Minister Hun Sen assists and advises the king accordingly in carrying out his duties as monarch.[23][24][25]

Mythological history

Ancient period (68–1431)

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Funan (68–627)

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Chenla (550–802)

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Khmer Empire (802–1431)

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Middle period (1431–1863)

Chaktomuk era (1431–1525)

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Longvek era (1525–1594)

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Srei Santhor era (1594–1620)

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Oudong era (1620–1863)

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Modern period (1863–present)

French protectorate of Cambodia (1863–1953)

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First Kingdom of Cambodia (1953–1970)

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Second Kingdom of Cambodia (1993–present)

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  1. Son of Outey, which was the brother to Chey Chettha II
  2. Son of Batom Reachea, which was a brother to Barom Reachea V (both sons of Outey)
  3. Son of Barom Reachea V
  4. Grandson of Outey
  5. Son of Barom Reachea V
  6. Son of Preah Keo II, who was a cousin to Chey Chettha IV
  7. Son of Batom Reachea III
  8. Son of Chey Chettha IV
  9. Son of Barom Reameathiptei
  10. Son of Thommo Reachea III
  11. Grandson of Ang Tong
  12. Son of Chey Chettha V
  13. Son Outey II
  14. Queen Sisowath Kossamak was not an official monarch, but a "symbol, incarnation, and representative" of the dynasty after the death of her husband, King Norodom Suramarit. Norodom Sihanouk appointed himself chief of state whose powers equal that of a traditional monarch.[30][31]

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