What does the cryptic crossword clue "Republican replacing head of firm in support of monarch (5)" mean?

The definition is "in support of monarch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym="republican, for balance, naturally") + OYAL (synonym="firm") = ROYAL; definition: "in support of monarch" The answer is ROYAL.

Republican replacing head of firm in support of monarch (5)

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