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Host current monarch (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

presenter

'host' is the definition.
(e.g. for a television show)

'current monarch' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'present' (similar in meaning).
'monarch' becomes 'er' (abbreviation for Elizabeth Regina, British Queen).
'present'+'er'='PRESENTER'

(Other definitions for presenter that I've seen before include "anchor?" , "Host of show" , "shower" , "Compere" , "Broadcast introducer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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