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Same-sex marriage in Europe : Constitutional monarchy versus republic

A common observation is that the legal recognition of same-sex couples has a far higher percentage and level among constitutional monarchies, compared to republics. Monarchies were pioneers too at every important legislative steps. This contradicts the opinon, frequently expressed among republicans, that constitutional monarchies are outdated and less democratic than republics.

Monarchies

Hereditary monarchies

Among the 10 hereditary monarchies, there are currently 9 countries (90%) offering legal recognition, including :

6 countries (60% : Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Norway & Sweden) celebrating same-sex marriages
2 offering "marriage-like" unions, civil unions (United Kingdom, Liechtenstein)
one partnership with a substantial level of rights (Luxemburg).

Moreover, as seen upper in this page, Luxembourg & United Kingdom consider marriage. Hence, should these legislations be implemented as planned by their respective government, 9 monarchies out of ten (90%) would then all offer to same-sex couples a legal recognition with a "marriage level of granted rights" (including 8 marriages, 80 %). Only Monaco would then be without legislation on the matter.

Non-hereditary monarchies

Among the two non-hereditary monarchies (Andorra and Vatican), Andorra proposes a recognition with a partnership with a moderate level of rights granted.

Pioneers

Moreover, monarchies have always been pioneers : the Netherlands for rights granted to unregistered couples (1979), Denmark for civil unions (1989) and the Netherlands for marriage (2001). See table in "same-sex marriage legislation around the world". And, for not less than 9 years between April 2001 and June 2010, same-sex marriage in Europe was only offered by monarchies.

Republics

In comparison, 12 republics out of 39 offers recognition (30,8%). This includes :

2 offering marriages (Portugal, Iceland) = 5 %
4 offering civil unions (Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary).

Hence a total of 6 out of 39 with legal recognition with a "marriage-leveled rights" (15,4%)

Should every upper-mentioned proposed legal changes occur, this would lead to :

14 republics out of 39 offering recognition (35,9%, + Greece and Malta) including :
- 4 marriages (Portugal, Iceland, Finland, Slovenia)
- 3 offering civil unions (Switzerland, Austria, Hungary).

Hence a total of 7 out of 39, offering legal recognition with "marriage-leveled rights" (18%) with 10,25% of marriage.

Moreover, whole of the 9 upper-mentioned countries that constitutionally bars the posibility of marriage are Eastern Europe republics !

Same-sex union in Brazil

Region	State	City
.	Federal District	Brasília
North Region	Amazonas	Manaus
	Pará	Marabá
	Rondônia	Cacoal
	Tocantins	Dianópolis, Palmas
Northeast Region	Alagoas	State of Alagoas, Maceió (2x)
	Bahia	Salvador
	Pernambuco	Recife
	Sergipe	Aracaju
Central-West Region	Mato Grosso do Sul	Vicentina
Southeast Region	Minas Gerais	Manhuaçu
	Rio de Janeiro	Rio de Janeiro (2x)
	São Paulo	Araçatuba, Bragança Paulista, Cajamar, Franca, Franco da Rocha, Hortolândia, Jacareí, Jardinópolis (2x), Limeira, Porto Feliz, Ribeirão Preto, São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo
South Region	Paraná	Campo Largo
	Rio Grande do Sul	Porto Alegre, Soledade
	Santa Catarina	Itajaí

My favorite summary about situation in USA

Same-sex legal relationships in the United States
LEGAL MARRIAGE by statute or any assembly decision:	Connecticut - New Hampshire - New York - Vermont - Washington - District of Columbia - Coquille Indian Tribe - Suquamish tribe Legislation that have to come into force : - Maryland (01/01/2013) -- Maine (29/12/2012) Current propositions : --- Intentions (present or once) : California - Illinois - Rhode Island - Minnesota - New Jersey - New Mexico
A BALLOT IN FAVOR OF MARRIAGE by statute:	Proposed ballot :
MARRIAGE LEGALIZED by courts:	Massachusetts - Iowa - California (Jun 16-Nov 5, 2008)
Out-of-State MARRIAGE RECOGNIZED:	Rhode Island° (from Massachusetts) according to Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch Maryland - California (conditional)

Civil unions permitted:	Connecticut (exp. 10/1/10) - Delaware* - Hawaii** - Illinois - New Jersey - Rhode Island Propositions : Minnesota - Utah
Domestic partnerships permitted:	California (= civil union)* - District of Columbia (= Civil union) - Maine - Oregon (= Civil union)* - Nevada (= Civil union)*** - Washington (= Civil union)*
Pack of rights statutorily granted to couples:	Colorado* - Maryland - Wisconsin**

Marriage undefined :	New Mexico - Rhode Island (except recognition) °

Marriage prohibited by statute or any assembly decision :	States & territories : - Illinois - Indiana - Minnesota - Pennsylvania - Puerto Rico - West Virginia - Wyoming Native Tribes : Navajo Nation & Cherokee Nation Together with other legislation above :* States & territories : Delaware - Washington
Marriage and civil union prohibited by statute:	Alaska - Montana

Marriage prohibition permitted by constitutional amendment:	Hawaii (but civil union permitted) **
Marriage prohibited by constitutional amendment :	Alaska - Arizona (Const. amendment first rejected) - Mississippi - Missouri - Montana - Nevada - Tennessee Ballot proposed : Minnesota (yet illegal by statute) Together with other legislation above** :* Domestic partnerships permitted : California - Oregon - Nevada Pack of rights granted : Colorado
Marriage and civil union prohibited by constitutional amendment:	Alabama - Arkansas - Florida - Georgia - Idaho - Kansas - Kentucky - Louisiana - Michigan - North Carolina - North Dakota - Ohio - Oklahoma - South Carolina - Texas - Utah - Wisconsin Together with other legislation above*** :* Domestic partnerships permitted : Wisconsin
Marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships prohibited by constitutional amendment :	Nebraska - South Dakota - Virginia

New official map :

My former and outdated map :