A monarchy can technically be a part of a democracy given some conditions, but it has traditionally been a part of a dictatorial government or dictatorship. In countries like Britain and Spain there is still a monarchy, but the monarchy is largely stripped of real power and simply retains ceremonial powers, therefore, the democracy is able to function as a democracy. Also there are some potential governmental arrangements whereby a "constitutional monarchy" could be constructed whereby some officials within a government can be elected even if there is a monarch in charge.
