Life in medieval monasteries included a series of liturgical services held every day, around the clock, known as the

The one that is being referred to the statement above is mass, this is the liturgical services being held in the life of medieval monasteries and they follow a specific time in every day to do this as this is their everyday routine and a way of showing praise.

monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.