Royals are Dolls & not actually in charge at Crown levels. They are Standard bearers controlled to intice & are called Major because they made ya do this or that. Henry the Eighth actually lost his Wifes & Children to brutal sex attackers at Security, not an Axeman.
The Head of Security would appear to be in control, but they have similar authority, petty decisions & complaints for review by a Council or Board who's members also have petty decision capability & complaint to the Community the represent. So a Democracy exists where the money isn't going adrift, where it doesn't. The sweetness of Money compensates against the bitterness of Communities.