Regent of The German Empire

The Emperor of the German Empire (commonly referred to as the German Emperor) is the constitutional monarch of the German Empire. The present monarch, Frederick II, has reigned since 1st June 2007. He and his immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial and representational duties. As a constitutional monarch, the Emperor is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours. Though the ultimate executive authority over the government of the German Empire is still by and through the monarch's royal prerogative, in practice these powers are only used according to laws enacted in the Reichstag and the Prussian House of Lords or within the constraints of convention and precedent, however he can still make decisions that are considered 'above the government'.