by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 22, 2024 | Aristocracy, Empress, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Titles
The history books are filled with stories and legends of royal men – the prominent kings and princes that have dominated the world stage throughout the ages. Yet there are many lesser-known stories of royal women who also played key roles in the evolution of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 25, 2024 | Aristocracy, Baron, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The noble title of Baron is one of the most ancient ranks from the historic system of aristocracy. Originating in the early Middle Ages, this noble rank is rich with history, intrigue, and social eminence. Yet, the role and title of Baron is not always as well-known...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 29, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
One of the common terms used to describe members of royalty is Royal Blood, or sometimes, it’s referred to as Blue Blood. But what does it mean to have Royal Blood? What Happens If You Have Royal Blood? The conventional definition of Royal Blood...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 11, 2024 | Aristocracy, Royal Family, Royal Titles
In the realm of royals and nobles, a last name can make a world of difference. Given the importance of family lineage for which royal families and the aristocracy are renowned, the right surname can provide a distinct advantage in society. These days, in more...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 7, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
One of the most exciting events surrounding the arrival of a new royal baby is news of the chosen name. History lovers, royal followers and people from all walks of life seem to be captivated by the names that royal families choose for their children. On...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 2, 2024 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The story of the monarchs and royals of the Germanic regions of Europe dates back over a thousand years. Throughout the centuries, a diverse range of dynasties and sovereigns have ruled over the vast territories that were known as East Francia, Prussia, the Kingdom of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 28, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The realm of royals and nobles is rich with traditions, conventions, rules and etiquette. One of the most famous traditions within royal circles is to name children after great regal ancestors – the majestic kings and legendary princes of old that have become an...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 23, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
To help you choose the right name for the majestic canine in your life, here are some suggestions for quirky, fun or unusual names for dogs that will reflect their status as king or queen of your family. Rex Rex is possibly the most popular royal name for a male...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 6, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
During the Middle Ages, the titles of King and Lord were often used interchangeably, and there was little clear distinction between the ranks. However, as the hierarchy of royalty and nobility evolved, these two titles gradually took on distinct ranks, ultimately...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 24, 2024 | Aristocracy, Countess, Duchess, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The social ranks known as the aristocracy are rich with fascinating terms, names, and phrases. These have a captivating history that evolved over many centuries. While these titles are familiar to historians and those raised in aristocratic circles, the various...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 10, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kingdoms, Kings, Noble Titles, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Titles
When it comes to baby names for boys, the world of royals and nobles is a natural source of inspiration. Throughout history, parents have turned to the realm of kings, princes and aristocrats for ideas of names to call their newborns. In the past, calling...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 29, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Princesses, Royal Titles
Royal names are classic sources of inspiration when it comes to choosing a name for a newborn. Most parents want to give their baby a name that will carry them through life with confidence and self-assurance. So, a desire to evoke a sense of regal elegance is...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 1, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Family, Royal Titles
Prince Louis may be famous around the world as the cheeky youngest child of Prince William, the heir to the British throne, and his wife Catherine. Yet, as a high-ranking member of the royal family, currently 4th in the line of succession to the crown, Prince...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 16, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Family, Royal Titles
When the former Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, became the new sovereign of England, King Charles III, in 2022, the line of succession to the British throne was affected, and it had to be updated in respect of the new monarch and what these changes meant for all the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 19, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kingdoms, Kings, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The lives of history’s kings and queens have often been represented as lives of luxury and leisure. It’s easy to imagine that the royals of the ages have enjoyed endless days of social gatherings, escapes and holidays at their many castles and palaces, or...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 6, 2024 | Aristocracy, Duchess, Duke, Kingdoms, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Family, Royal Titles
There have been a number of high-profile royal weddings and royal brides in the British Royal Family in recent decades. In the 21st century, the royal duchesses Camilla, Catherine and Meghan have made headlines around the globe, with unprecedented media...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 19, 2024 | Aristocracy, King, Kings, Noble Titles, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
It’s the stuff of fairytale and legend; a young girl falls in love with a handsome prince, and after a series of trials and dramas, the couple lives happily ever after in a royal palace. This is, essentially, the narrative of the relationship between the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 7, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
After a very public retreat from official duties within the British Royal Family, the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, has been the subject of much media and online interest. Is Prince Harry Still A Prince? Prince Harry is still regarded...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 24, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Almost as historic and legendary as the British Royal Family itself is the headquarters and home base for England’s kings and queens – the world-famous royal residence: Buckingham Palace. With its staterooms that have hosted leaders of the free...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 9, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Princess, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The great royal families of the world have traditionally made strategic marriages and alliances in order to strengthen their sovereign claims and boost their political might. These marriages have led to a fascinating collection of royal family trees that have...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 1, 2024 | Aristocracy, Emporers, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
There were many great rulers and leaders who blazed a trail and left indelible marks on history during the 19th century. But these were troubling and trialing times for many of Europe’s royal families and imperial sovereigns. The notions of republican rule...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 25, 2024 | Aristocracy, Empress, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Empress Sisi is one of the most charismatic of history’s primary characters. She lived a life at the forefront of the greatest events of the age – the second half of the 19th century – in one of the most spectacular imperial courts of Europe,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 18, 2024 | Aristocracy, Empress, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The imperial and royal families of the ages have been populated by a vast range of fascinating, intriguing or even scandalous individuals. From the kings who defy the dominant church, to queens who defy powerful armadas, to the many princes and princesses who...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 5, 2024 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Princesses, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Throughout history, kings and queens have been known by a variety of terms. Examples include rulers, monarchs and crowned heads of state. The term sovereign has also been used often to refer to a royal ruler such as a king, queen, emperor, empress, tsar, tsarina or...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 28, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Titles
As the lands and territories of the great rulers and sovereigns around the globe began to adopt formal boundaries and political independence, a number of terms emerged to describe the types of countries and their status on the world stage. Kingdoms & Empires...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 20, 2023 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
One of the most fascinating and intriguing aspects of royal living is undoubtedly the range of grand homes, castles and palaces that kings, queens and their families have historically enjoyed. The rich history of Britain’s royals, which dates back many...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 16, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Within the world of aristocrats and nobility, there are a number of unusual or confusing terms and phrases. For those lucky enough to have been born into the realm of the aristocracy, or those who have studied this captivating social stratum, these words and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 8, 2023 | Aristocracy, King, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In 2022, after more than seventy years on the British throne, Queen Elizabeth II died, at the age of 96. With her death, many questions arose around the next in line to the British throne and what the new order would mean for all the other members of the royal...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 2, 2023 | Aristocracy, Dukes, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Titles
In the cast of characters within the British Royal Family, the Duke of Edinburgh was one of the most well-known, as well as one of the most enduring. The title of the Duke of Edinburgh is a royal title which dates back to the early 18th century and has been...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 23, 2023 | Aristocracy, King, Kings, Noble Titles, Princes, Princess, Queen, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In any collection of people, there are likely to be some notable characters who stand out from the core, due to their colorful personality, their impressive successes, their unusual behavior, or their scandalous dramas. The collection of royals throughout the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 19, 2023 | Aristocracy, Kings, Noble Titles, Queens, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Historical studies of the ages are packed full of stories, facts and figures about the world’s royals and their families. The great royal legends and famous achievements make the headlines and the history books, becoming common knowledge in the minds of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Nov 12, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Family, Royal Titles
In September 2022, as the news broke around the world about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, speculation began around the new royal titles that would be issued as the new king, King Charles III, became the latest English monarch. One of the most popular titles...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 27, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The great queens of Britain have become legends of the history books for a variety of captivating reasons. Some queens achieved iconic status due to their own impact and stories, while others were more notorious because of their proximity to famous kings and princes....
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 21, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Almost as captivating as the kings and queens of the ages have been the royal residences that housed these regal and eminent monarchs and their families. Part of the very history of royal kingdoms around the world are stories of ancient castles and keeps,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 14, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Princess, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Some of the most well-known or noteworthy princesses of Europe have left their mark on the history books due to their unique personal stories. Others have become famous because of their place within legendary royal dynasties and their regal or imperial heritage. Yet...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 6, 2023 | Aristocracy, Baron, Earls, Germany, Knight, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The German nobility, like that of many of Germany’s European neighbours, developed into a system of aristocratic hierarchy during the centuries of the Middle Ages. As a result, the people of Germany and the wider world can enjoy a rich legacy of noble...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, King, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The royals of the ages have been renowned for a great many things. Vast wealth, lavish palaces, luxurious travel, absolute power and the highest social esteem are all aspects that come to mind when imagining the kings and queens of history. Yet...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The British Royal Family have long been a source of great fascination and speculation for many around the world. Perhaps it’s the ancient roots of this enduring royal dynasty, or maybe it’s the great tradition, ceremonies and spectacles that capture the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 15, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Although the words aristocrat and bureaucrat may sound quite similar, they have very different meanings. Definition Of Aristocrat The word aristocrat relates to the social class or hierarchy known as the aristocracy. This is historically an elite social group...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 11, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
For centuries, vast wealth has been synonymous with the great royal families of the world. From the stupendous riches of the Oriental and Asian dynasties, to the opulence and splendour of Europe’s royalty, the wealth of monarchs and their families have long...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 1, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Historically, the realms of royals and nobles have been two distinct groups. While they may have occupied similar social spheres for great periods of history, there have been strict traditions, rules and protocols about the membership within either group. So,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 24, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The titles of duchess and princess are two of the most esteemed and prestigious of royal and noble titles for women. Other than the sovereign titles of queen, empress, tsarina, etc., the title of princess is usually the highest-ranking female title within a...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 11, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princess, Queen, Royal Titles
From gilded carriages to Land Rovers Defenders, the famous royals of the world have been known to enjoy a wide range of transportation options. One of the main roles of royalty is to get out and about, visiting loyal subjects, supporting worthy causes and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 4, 2023 | Aristocracy, Baron, Countess, Dame, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles, Viscount
The aristocracy has been a unique and exclusive social order for many centuries. Since the nobility evolved into a formal hierarchy of ranks and titles during the Middle Ages, people from all walks of life have been fascinated by the lives of the esteemed and eminent...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
For many people around the world, calling to mind the typical idea of an aristocratic lifestyle likely includes a whirl of glamourous social events, dwelling in vast opulent palaces, the finest dining experiences and prestigious luxury travel. These...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 20, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princes, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The title of the Prince of Wales has enjoyed a long, colourful and captivating history. Since the 14th century, the Prince of Wales has traditionally been a special royal title reserved for the heir apparent to the British Throne. In recent generations,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 5, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The noble title of Duchess is one of the most exclusive aristocratic ranks for females in the traditional social hierarchy. As the female equivalent of the title of Duke, the rank and roles of Duchesses throughout the ages have occupied the highest echelons of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The knights of old have long been evocative figures of history. The chivalrous heroes on horseback that populate the most cherished myths and legends have become a much-loved stereotype, both for the people of medieval times, when the orders of knights first emerged,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 16, 2023 | Aristocracy, Baron, Countess, Dame, Lady, Lord, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The lives of the noble classes have dazzled, entranced and captivated people all around the world for generations. The world of aristocratic living – the realm of Dukes and Countesses, Viscounts and Ladies – has long been a source of fascination for...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 11, 2023 | Aristocracy, Baron, Countess, Dame, Knight, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The ranks of the nobility have been a source of fascination for millennia. Ever since this social hierarchy began to evolve into a formal system during the Middle Ages, people from all points on the social spectrum have been curious about the ranks and positions...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 7, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The English royalty of modern times is a complex system that has developed and evolved over many centuries and many generations of kings and queens, princes and princesses. The current British Royal Family is a relatively large group of individuals, and there...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 2, 2023 | Aristocracy, Countess, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The ancient noble titles of Count and Countess have historically captured the imagination of many people from all walks of life. The Noble Title Of Countess During the Medieval and Renaissance periods, the famous Counts and Countesses of Europe made for a...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 30, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
There’s something intriguing and mysterious about the elusive noble classes. This is something that novelists and filmmakers have long understood – that there can be a compellingly dark and mysterious air about reclusive aristocrats, those who live...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 27, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
There are some titles of nobility that seem to really capture the imagination of the wider world. At the top of the aristocratic hierarchy are the dukes and even the royal dukes that entrance the world with their great deeds and legendary lives. And at the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
Even in a staunchly democratic nation such as the United States, the appeal of royals and nobles has endured over the centuries. America’s history reflects the close connections between the pioneering explorers of Europe who founded the early colonies, and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 19, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, USA
The Lords and Ladies of history have long captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, in countries all around the world. Noble living, lavish lifestyles, social esteem, and a rich heritage – these are all the hallmarks of the aristocrats of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 17, 2023 | Aristocracy, Marquis, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Titles
From the Grand Old Duke of York of history books and nursery rhymes, to the modern royal Dukes who regularly hit the headlines, the world has long been captivated by the various famous Dukes. Some of the most legendary Dukes of history were the military...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 12, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles, USA
Even though the United States of America has long been a fiercely proud democracy, with no official kings, queens or royal families, there have been a number of women regarded as an American Princess over the last few decades. Princess Grace Perhaps the original...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 10, 2023 | Aristocracy, Duchess, Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The modern world is fascinated with the realms of royals, nobles and aristocrats. The lifestyles and characters who occupy these esteemed social strata are the subject of much media attention and public interest. It seems there’s something tantalising and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 7, 2023 | Aristocracy, Countess, Earl, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The social hierarchy known as the aristocracy is made up of a range of fascinating ranks and titles, many of which have evolved over hundreds or even thousands of years. Each of these noble titles has its own history and unique story about how it came to be, and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 4, 2023 | Aristocracy, Dame, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The tales of knights throughout history have captured the imagination of ordinary people and storytellers the world over. There’s something enduringly appealing about the archetypal knight in shining armour, the fearless warrior who was also the epitome of...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 2, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In October 2022, just a few weeks after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the official website of the British Royal Family released details of the new king’s upcoming coronation. After much speculation, it was revealed that King Charles III would be crowned...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Dame, Lady, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The glittering world of the aristocracy has captivated people all around the world for centuries, and many people have dreamed of what it might be like to live in this exclusive order of society, enjoying the status of noble titles such as knights and dames. ...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 29, 2023 | Aristocracy, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Of all the many different types of aristocratic ranks and noble titles, there are some popular titles that capture the imagination of people from all walks of life. One of the most popular and intriguing titles of nobility is that of a knight – addressed as Sir...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 28, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Little girls the whole world over have wondered what it must be like to be a princess. It’s not unusual for many young girls to declare that when they grow up they’re going to marry a handsome prince and become a princess, living in a castle and perhaps...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 22, 2023 | Aristocracy, Germany, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
As the nations of Europe evolved during the Middle Ages, a variety of names and definitions of the new territories and borders came into effect. Terms like Holy Roman Empire, Prince-electorate, Kingdom and Sovereign Duchy were used to delineate the various...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 18, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The realm of royals and sovereigns includes a vast array of unusual phrases, terms and definitions. Many of these have evolved over many centuries, and some of them have stories and origins that reflect the evolution of the royal classes themselves. One...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 15, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
For millennia the elite social classes known as the aristocracy and the nobility have been a source of inspiration and aspiration for ordinary people the world over. Whether it’s the appeal of the elegant and genteel lives of the landed gentry, or the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 12, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The lifestyles of the rich and famous have long been a source of fascination to people from all walks of life. It seems to be human nature to be interested in those who have risen to the highest levels of social, cultural or political esteem – or those fortunate...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 4, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
In the realm of royals and regal place names, there is often some overlap between the individuals and the locations they own or originate from. So, it’s not surprising there is sometimes confusion between the people themselves and the palaces or estates...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 1, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lady, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
Even though America has long been a republic, without a ruling monarch, royal family or official system of nobility, there is no doubt that this eminent country has cultivated its own version of a social hierarchy. As the United States evolved over the centuries...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 26, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, USA
For centuries, there has been an enduring interest in the lives and stories of the world’s aristocrats and nobles. From the ancient Barons and Lords of medieval Europe, to the glamourous Counts and Dukes of the Renaissance, people from all walks of life...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 18, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Queen, Royal Titles
There are some royal families that are world famous, either as contemporary regal dynasties or as ancient royal Houses whose stories have become legendary over the passage of time. Royal lineages such as the famous Bourbon Kings of France, the legendary...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 15, 2023 | Aristocracy, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
It’s no secret that the stars of stage and screen are the modern-day equivalent of history’s kings and queens. This idea has even become anchored in contemporary terminology, with phrases such as ‘Hollywood Royalty’ and ‘queen of the...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 7, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
There is a whole world of advantages for those who possess a title of nobility or aristocracy. Even though the modern world has moved away from the aristocratic societies of past generations, there is still a wealth of value in being the proud owner of a genuine...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 1, 2023 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
It can be inspiring to imagine what it’s like to be part of an aristocratic family. For many, the appeal of living within this prestigious social group relates to the influential connections and mixing with the host of individuals who have inherited the noble...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 23, 2021 | Aristocracy, Duke, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
As one of the most superior ranks within the hierarchy of the aristocracy, the titles of Duke and Duchess have long held an enduring fascination with people from all walks of life – from those who enjoy the lifestyles of glamorous society VIPs, to those who have more...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Aug 14, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
In recent years the excesses of the royal family have been subtly apparent, but nonetheless, relatively subdued. A series of affairs between old friends and second cousins at equestrian events; occasional romance that crosses over into mainstream celebrity life and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 24, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Perhaps slightly overlooked, slightly stiff, and perhaps slightly too horsey, Princess Anne has none the less been a dedicated member of the Royal Family. Once heard to comment brilliantly on public appearances, that people “expect me to neigh, grind my teeth,...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 17, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
For those of you who neglected your homework on Victorian serial killers of London at school, you may not be aware of Jack the Ripper. Well, he was something of a scoundrel who took a liking to killing prostitutes in Whitechapel in London, and surgically removing...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jul 10, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
The legendary King Michael of Romania died recently after a long battle with cancer. His death was greeted with national mourning, and his funeral was attended by an array of royalty, including Prince Charles and Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. In the course of an...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jun 19, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Although a pairing that courted controversy in the wake of the untimely death of Princess Diana, the relationship of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles was the talk of the noughties, with stories breaking about all manner of strange and curious aspects of their...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Mar 13, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Recent events to do with the British Royal Family suggest that being a royal is largely a matter of putting on extravagant weddings, introducing new babies to the media, posing for photographs for glossy magazines, or sometimes throwing lavish banquets for state...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 27, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Mr. Dracula. Bob Dracula. Jim Dracula. No, they just don’t quite have the same ring as the name we all know and love: Count Dracula. For the countless numbers of us who’ve grown up simply taking it for granted that someone would come dressed as Count Dracula on...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 6, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Ever since the dawn of civilisation, and perhaps before, gemstones and rare metals have held an especial fascination for human beings. Mostly this was because of their rarity, and the difficulty involved in locating and cutting them from the ground. However, another...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 16, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
When we think of the British monarch, it’s unlikely that we envisage someone scraping the pennies together. We’re much more likely to have someone in mind who stands in the foreground of an enormous palace, next to a golden carriage pulled by six horses, surrounded by...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 9, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Admittedly, it’s not very likely that you’ll encounter someone with the title Duke in your day-to-day affairs. (That is, not unless you’re a member of the British Royal Family or acquainted with people who know that anyone can obtain a royal title; more on that...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 2, 2018 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Family, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
On Monday 4th September 2017, Prince William and his wife Princess Kate announced the happy news that they were expecting a third child. Royalty enthusiasts the world over have already had the excitement of Prince George, their first-born, and Princess Charlotte, his...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 12, 2017 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Houses, Royal Titles
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – popularly known as Fazza, the Prince of Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, fortunately, has a shorter moniker: ‘Fazza.’ Since 2008, he has been...
