21st century is no longer the reign of Kings. The era where Kings rule the world has long been gone. However, Kings do still exist today. Some rule with absolute discretion, some only reign without actual power. For the Kings who reign, their power is curtailed. What they do mostly is limited to ceremonial functions. They can be influential however if the people respect and venerate them.Two reigning Kings of two Asian countries enjoy an insurmountable influence due to the utmost deference their people voluntarily vest them—King Bhumibol of Thailand and King Jigme Khesar of Bhutan. The two Kings belong to different generation—the later born in 1980, the former in 1927 (also the longest reigning Monarch in the world). Both however know how to become a King that inspires unity and respect. Both use whatever power they have in furtherance of their subjects’ welfare.
If all Monarchs are like the two, Kings and Queens would surely be able to serve their purpose well. Surely, no Monarch will follow the footsteps of King Gyanedra of Nepal and many before him, who were driven out of his throne through a popular dissent .
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