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Definition: A monarchy is a form of government, or a state, with a sovereign with the title of king, queen, emperor, empress or equivalent at the head.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada and Canada's head of state. In Canada, the Queen is represented by the Governor General of Canada at the federal level of government and by lieutenant governors at the provincial level of government.

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