Charles III is one! (5)

I believe the answer is:

ruler

(Other definitions for ruler that I've seen before include "Drawing stick or monarch" , "Monarch; measurer" , "Person in charge of country" , "Commander" , "Eg, king, emperor" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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