=> The popular saying "a good monarchy is better than a ad democracy" might hold some truth. Monarchies are frequently viewed as outmoded, fairy tale-like forms of government with absurd titles, ornate hats and expensive capital expenditures. However, monarchies still exist today, and some of them, particularly in Europe (Norway, Belgium, Spain) have adopted democratic characteristics, with parliaments acting as the executive branch while the monarchy primarily serves as a representative institution. But occasionally, criticism of monarchies tends to increase, largely because of two things: money and privilege. Fury has been discovered from Sweden to Thailand over the perception of priviledged, slothful, scandal-causing royals who expect special treatment while no contributions to society.