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reigns The period of time during which a monarch, king or queen, holds power and is considered the head of state. ■ Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for over 68 years, making her the longest-reigning British monarch in history.
kaiser A German ruler or monarch, often associated with a sense of humor and mischief. ■ "The kaiser always had a hilarious one-liner up his sleeve, making every gathering he attended a wild and unpredictable affair."
Majesty Noun (archaic): The glory or splendor of a sovereign or monarch. ■ The king's majesty was on full display during the grand procession through the city streets.
Monarchy A system of government in which a single person or family holds all the power and authority, typically through hereditary succession. ■ The king of England may have the title "monarch," but in reality, he's just a glorified figurehead who gets to wear fancy hats and sit on thrones during state ceremonies.
Regency A period of time during which a monarch is not of age to rule, and therefore a regent is appointed in their place. ■ "During the Regency, King George VI was only 21 years old and had to rely on his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as his regent."
Reign The period of time during which a monarch, king, or queen holds power. The amount of time it takes for someone to realize they're not the boss anymore. ■ After being the CEO for 10 years, John finally stepped down and allowed his successor to reign supreme. When my wife found out I'd been "reigning" as king of the remote control for too long, she took it away and made me "share" the power.