Monarchical succession refers to the process by which a new monarch ascends to the throne after the previous monarch's death, abdication, or removal. This process is often governed by specific laws and traditions that dictate who is eligible to inherit the crown, typically favoring direct descendants, such as children or siblings of the reigning monarch. Different countries have various systems of succession, including primogeniture, where the eldest child inherits the throne, and salic law, which excludes females from succession. Notable examples include the British monarchy, which follows a system of absolute primogeniture, allowing the eldest child, regardless of gender, to inherit the throne.