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Damehood Facts

by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 26, 2025 | Aristocracy, Dame, Dames, Noble Titles, Royal Titles

What Is A Damehood?  A Damehood is an honorary noble title. It is the female equivalent of a Knighthood.  Modern Damehoods are granted by kings or queens, usually for outstanding service or contribution to worthwhile causes.  Damehoods are a relatively...

Marquess vs Earl – What’s the Difference?

by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 13, 2025 | Aristocracy, Earl, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles

During the Middle Ages, a unique social order began to emerge. This would evolve over many centuries, resulting in the aristocratic hierarchy that we know today.  This system has historically had a distinct order of ranks and titles that reflect their position...

Knighthood Facts

by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 29, 2025 | Aristocracy, Knight, Noble Titles, Royal Titles

Few historical characters have captured the imagination quite like the brave knights of old. Courtesy of many centuries of myth and legend, knights and knighthoods are among the most intriguing and beloved of aristocratic ranks.  But who were the knights of the...

What’s a Baroness Title

by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 15, 2025 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles

The noble title of Baroness is one of the most ancient and highly regarded aristocratic ranks. While it may be less well known that similar female titles of nobility for women, such as Countess or Duchess, the title of Baroness has long been one of the established...

How to Pronounce Aristocrat

by Chancellor von Moritz | Jan 3, 2025 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles

Aristocrats is one of those words that shows up often in modern culture, but as such a historic and ancient term, there’s sometimes confusion about what it means, and also how exactly to pronounce it.  How To Pronounce Aristocrat Perhaps the easiest way to...

Marchioness: Pronunciation & definition

by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 13, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles

The realm of royal and noble titles is rich with curious terms and phrases. For those who are raised in aristocratic circles, many of these will be familiar. Some of the most popular terms and titles of nobility are also well-known throughout all levels of society....

Famous Aristocratic Women

by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 5, 2024 | Aristocracy, Noble Titles, Royal Titles

The great aristocratic men of history are celebrated and championed in the many historic tomes that have been written through the ages. While there have been some stories of the female counterparts, these have made up far less of the literature about the world’s...

Royal Women Around The World

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...

What’s a Baron?

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...

What Happens If You Have Royal Blood?

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...

Popular Royal Last Names

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...

Traditional Royal Girl Names

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...

Famous Names From German Royalty

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...

Traditional Royal Prince Names

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...

Royal Names For Dogs

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...

Lord vs King – What’s the Difference?

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...

Duchess Vs Countess – What’s the difference

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...

Royal Names for Boys: From Classic to Modern, Find Your Perfect Prince Name

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...

Princess Names for Girls: Unique & Regal Names for Your Little One

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...

Royal Titles of Prince Louis of Wales

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...

Will Prince George Be King?

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...

What Does The Royal Family Do All Day

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...

Who is Sophie, Countess of Wessex

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...

The Rise of Queen Consort Camilla

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...

Is Prince Harry Still A Prince?

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...

The History of Buckingham Palace

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...

Interesting Facts from the British Royal Family Tree

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...

Who Was Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria

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...

Who Are Empress Sissi’s Descendants Today?

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,...

Who Was Empress Elizabeth

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...

What Is A Sovereign State

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...

What Is A Principality

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...

Royal Homes of Britain

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...

What Does Aristos Mean

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...

Who is in Line to the British Throne

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...

Who is the Duke of Edinburgh

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...

Captivating & Colorful Characters from Royalty Around the World

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...

Royal Trivia from Around the World

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...

The History of the Prince Of Wales Title

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...

Britain’s Longest Reigning Queens

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....

Luxurious Homes of Modern Royals

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,...

Famous Princesses of Europe

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...

What are the Most Popular German Noble Titles

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...

Who Were the Longest-Serving Monarchs of History

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...

Where Does the Royal Family Live

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...

What’s the Difference Between an Aristocrat & a Bureaucrat

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...

Who is the Richest Royal in the World

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...

Can a Noblewoman Become Queen

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,...

Can a Duchess Become a Princess

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...

How Do Royals Travel

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...

Who Belongs to the Modern Aristocracy

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...

What’s a Typical Aristocratic Lifestyle

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...

Who is the Prince Of Wales Now

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,...

What is a Royal Duchess

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...

Knight Ranks: Understanding the Hierarchy of Knighthood

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,...

What Are the Benefits of Joining the Noble Classes

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...

Can You Rise Through the Ranks of Nobility

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...

What are the English Royalty Ranks?

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...

Can You Buy a Countess Title

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...

Gothic Last Names: Discovering the Dark & Mysterious Surnames

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...

What is a Lord of the Manor Title

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...

How to Become a Lord in America

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...

How to Become a Lady in America

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...

How to Become a Duke in America

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...

How to Become a Princess in America

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...

Noble Rankings & the Nobility Hierarchy Explained

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...

What is the Female Equivalent of an Earl?

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...

What is the Female Equivalent of a Knight?

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...

What Happens When King Charles III is Coronated

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...

How to Become a Dame

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. ...

How to Become a Sir

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...

What are the Royal Duties of a Princess?

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...

What is a Grand Duchy?

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...

What is the Royal Purse?

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...

What Are the Most Popular Aristocratic Names?

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...

Can Ordinary People Join the Aristocratic Class?

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...

Why Are Royals Named After Places?

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...

Was The Four Hundred America’s Aristocracy?

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...

Does America Have An Aristocracy?

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...

Royal Families Around The World

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...

Celebrities Related To Royalty

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...

Nobility Titles As A Business Asset

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...

Aristocratic Family Gift Traditions

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...

How Do You Become A Duke Or Duchess

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...

The 5th Marquess of Anglesey: ‘Flamboyant’ is Not a Strong Enough Word

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...

The Princess Royal has Lived a Surprisingly Colourful, Passionate Life

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,...

Was Jack the Ripper Royalty? Myths, Suspects and Theories of the Whitechapel Murderer

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...

Twice King of Romania King Michael Lived a Brave, Uncompromising Life

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...

From Divorce to Domestic Bliss: Is it Happily Ever After for Charles and Camilla?

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...

Britain: Land of Royal Hauntings

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...

First Impressions Count: Dracula and Other Noble Bloodsuckers

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...

A Rough Guide to the UK Crown Jewels

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...

Britain’s Wealthiest Aristos (And the Queen Isn’t One of Them)

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...

What is a Duke?

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...

Duchess of Cambridge Pregnant: How is the Royal Line Affected?

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...

Who is the Prince of Dubai?

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...

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