The divine right of kings was a short-lived political theory, swept under by rival theories in early modern times. |
Such demands clearly challenged Charles' belief in the divine right of kings to govern as they saw fit. |
This absolute pardon power comes from the divine right of kings, that kings can do no wrong. |
Despite enduring a sickly childhood Charles matured into a strong-willed Stuart monarch and an advocate of the divine right of kings. |
That sure smacked of the divine right of kings and condemnation of the rebels of the Puritan revolution. |
Here's David Hume trying to find a moral theory for equality in world that only knew the divine right of kings. |