Sovereign head of state (7)

I believe the answer is:

monarch

(Other definitions for monarch that I've seen before include "Crowned head" , "Sole hereditary ruler" , "Stag in Landseer picture" , "Eg, king, queen, emperor" , "Butterfly - ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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