The UK today? (8)

I believe the answer is:

monarchy

(Other definitions for monarchy that I've seen before include "realm" , "Kingdom - kingship" , "Sovereign state" , "Rule by a sovereign" , "Kingship system" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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