This is for everybody, but for monarchists most of all.
Humans form groups for function, and hierarchy is the only way to keep groups coherent. If a hierarchy is functional, one only takes orders from the leader directly above them. It’s impractical for tiers in a hierarchy to frequently cross.
Rarely does anyone need to worry about the one at the very top, in any hierarchy.
So, why are people, including monarchists, so opposed to the idea of following a king, when they’d most-likely never have to take orders from the king?
Every tier of a functional hierarchy has a “father and sons” relationship.
The mafia boss and his capos,
The capo and his soldiers,
The soldier (made man) and his associates…
How often does a soldier talk to the boss? Only on the most exceptionally-rare occasions, if ever.
So, my point with all of this is: What does it matter to you what the king is doing and deciding, if you aren’t one of his high lords? If the king is getting fat, wasteful, lazy, or even reckless, cruel, and belligerent, it still most likely won’t affect you directly, unless your rank is directly below the king.
In case you’re still not understanding my overall point… I’m saying that nobody, especially monarchists, have any reason to oppose following a king, even if they don’t like the guy personally, because they wouldn’t have to deal with him personally.
So, there’s no excuse not to form their own monarchical hierarchy when they have no king to serve already.
The Magna Carta wasn’t drafted by “the people.” It wasn’t really even relevant to “the people.” It was about the barons and their relationship with the king, that’s it.
(Bullshit document, anyway.)
So, why am I throwing this at monarchists? Because I know firsthand that monarchists are highly disinclined to actually live as they preach. It’s not just laziness, they are actually opposed to the idea whenever you bring it up to them.
Even if the king is someone you personally don’t like, and for substantial reasons, then fine, put yourself a couple ranks below him. It’s that simple. Belong to a rank below your king’s inner circle, so your boss (lord) has to deal with the king, and you don’t.
Or position yourself within your king’s inner circle and try to advise him away from his worse impulses. Or plot to overthrow him if you REALLY think it’s necessary. Or try to be the king from the start, instead.
Do something, rather than what monarchists usually do, which is nothing at all.
In my enclave, where I am king, I want an extensive hierarchy. Part of the reason is because I’m not a people person. If we get hundreds or thousands of members, why would I want to deal with all of them directly? Of course I want high lords and lesser lords. And I’m not a likeable person, so join my enclave under the lordship of someone else.
This is the beauty of hierarchy. We don’t have to all like each other, and still work as an effective, formidable collective.
Besides, the chances that your king is THAT terrible in the first place, is very slim. Be an adult; work through problems. Life is about compromises. Even kings have to make compromises.
Just serve the crown, from close or far away, for the sake of your tribe.
You’re not in this to serve your own ego. Or maybe you are … and that’s why monarchists never actually do anything.