State with a king or queen (8)

I believe the answer is:

monarchy

(Other definitions for monarchy that I've seen before include "Rule by a king or queen" , "realm" , "Sovereign state" , "Kingdom - kingship" , "sort of government" .)

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

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