The divine right of kings is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy. She assumes that the monarch is not subject to any earthly authority, but derives his right to power directly from the will of God. The king is therefore not subject to the will of his people, aristocracy or any other class including here (according to some views especially in Protestant countries) and the Church. According to this doctrine, since only God can judge an unjust king, the king cannot do wrong. Doctrine implies that any attempt to overthrow the king or restrain his powers is contrary to the will of God and may constitute a blasphemous act.
